Pass · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Kangaroo Pass
2.9 mi round trip1,488 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance2.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,488 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,666 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Kangaroo Pass is a pass reached by a 2.9-mile round trip from Trailhead on Highway 20. The route follows Kangaroo Pass Climbers Path to the pass.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Trailhead on Highway 20. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.