Pass · Goat Rocks Wilderness
Packwood Saddle
20.4 mi round trip5,400 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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.
Goat Rocks Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance20.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,400 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation5,515 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Packwood Saddle is a pass reached by a 20.4-mile round trip from Snowgrass Hikers' Trailhead. The route follows Snowgrass Trail #96, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Coyote Trail to the pass.
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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 Snowgrass Hikers' Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.