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Peak · Mountain Loop

Mount Persis

12.5 mi round trip4,532 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.

Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance12.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,532 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,463 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Mount Persis is a peak reached by a 12.5-mile round trip from Trailhead on Hancock MainLine.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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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 Trailhead on Hancock MainLine. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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