Peak · Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
Long View Peak
3.2 mi round trip1,069 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
Distance3.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,069 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit1,414 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Long View Peak is a peak reached by a 3.2-mile round trip from Jim Whittaker Wilderness Creek Trailhead. The route follows Wilderness Creek Trail, then Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trail, then Long View Peak Trail to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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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 Jim Whittaker Wilderness Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.