Peak · Trapper Creek Wilderness
Observation Peak
5.2 mi round trip1,319 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits 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.
Trapper Creek Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,319 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,206 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Observation Peak is a peak reached by a 5.2-mile round trip from Observation Peak Trailhead. The route follows Observation Trail #132, then Observation Peak Trail #132A 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 Observation Peak Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.