Trail · Chinook and Crystal
Palisades Trail
12.6 mi round trip2,883 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance12.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,883 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,102 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Palisades Trail is a 12.6-mile round trip, out and back from Palisades Trailhead. The route follows Palisades 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 Palisades Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.