Peak · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Mount Maude - North Tower
15.1 mi round tripLong dayDay 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.
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 gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
SummitNot mappedFrom elevation data
Overview
Mount Maude - North Tower 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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Phelps Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.