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Pass · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Little Giant Pass

8.4 mi round trip4,163 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

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.

Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance8.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,163 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,464 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Little Giant Pass is a pass reached by a 8.4-mile round trip from Little Giant Trailhead. The route follows Little Giant Trail #1518 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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Little Giant Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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