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Peak · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Marmot Pyramid

15.1 mi round trip6,137 ft gainVery hardDay 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

Distance15.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,137 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit9,038 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Marmot Pyramid is a peak reached by a 15.1-mile round trip from Phelps Creek Trailhead. The route follows Carne Mountain Trail #1508, then Carne High Route Trail, then Mount Maude Summit Approach to the summit.

Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).

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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).

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Getting there

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

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