Peak · Columbia Gorge
Mowich Butte
8.4 mi round trip1,043 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance8.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,043 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit3,514 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mowich Butte is a peak reached by a 8.4-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 43. The route follows Lookout Mountain Road to the summit.
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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Trailhead on Forest Road 43. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.