Peak · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Mount Daniel
14.6 mi round trip5,268 ft gainVery hardDay 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.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance14.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,268 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,963 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mount Daniel is a peak reached by a 14.6-mile round trip from Unnamed trailhead. The route follows Cathedral Pass Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Peggy's Pond Trail, then Mount Daniel climber's trail, then Mount Daniel climber's trail to the summit.
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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 Unnamed trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.