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Trail · Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

Pass Creek Trail

12.9 mi round trip2,250 ft gainHardDay 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.

Henry M. Jackson Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance12.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,250 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,191 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Pass Creek Trail is a 12.9-mile round trip, out and back from North Fork Skykomish Trailhead. The route follows North Fork Skykomish Trail, then Pass Creek 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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at North Fork Skykomish Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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