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Peak · Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

Mount McCausland

5.8 mi round trip1,869 ft gainModerateDay 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.

Henry M. Jackson Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance5.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,869 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,742 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Mount McCausland is a peak reached by a 5.8-mile round trip from Smithbrook Trailhead. The route follows Smithbrook Trail #1590, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Mount McCausland 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 Pass

Getting there

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

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