Park · Kettles Trail System
Kettles Trail System
3.7 mi round trip192 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightCheck first
Many parks like this close at dusk and do not allow camping. Check the posted rules before an overnight trip.
Matched from park boundaries on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Suggested hike3.7 miRound trip to the far side
Elevation gain192 ftRound trip
Trails11.4 miTotal in the park
Overview
Kettles Trail System has about 11.4 miles of trails. Our suggested hike is a 3.7-mile round trip from Kettles Gate to the far side of the trail network, following Kettles Trail, then Humpty Dump, then Flatback, then Ladders, then Hook, then Moon Dust. Shorten or extend it as you like.
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What you need
Parking and passes
No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.
Getting there
The hike starts at Kettles Gate. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.