Pass · North Cascades National Park
Park Creek Pass
26.2 mi round trip5,690 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
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Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes in the national park need no permit or reservation.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit, year-round. Reserve on Recreation.gov or walk up in Marblemount.
Permit calendar
Early-access lotteryEarly March
Winners bookLate March to April
General reservationsLate April
Walk-up permitsMid-May to early October
North Cascades National Park rules from the National Park Service. Exact dates are set each year; past years followed this pattern. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance26.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,690 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,097 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Park Creek Pass is a pass reached by a 26.2-mile round trip from Trailhead on Stehekin Valley Road. The route follows Pacific Crest Trail, then Stehekin Valley Road, then Upper Stehekin Valley Trail, then Park Creek Trail to the pass.
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What you need
Parking and passes
National park trailheads here have no entrance fee. Check posted signs for any parking rules.
Getting there
The hike starts at Trailhead on Stehekin Valley Road. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.