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Trail · Trapper Creek Wilderness

Observation Trail #132

13.9 mi round trip3,618 ft gainVery hardDay 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.

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

Distance13.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,618 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,171 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Observation Trail #132 is a 13.9-mile round trip, out and back from Observation Peak Trailhead. The route follows Observation Trail #132.

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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 Observation Peak Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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