Pass · Chinook and Crystal
Pickhandle Gap
2.2 mi round trip1,035 ft gainEasyDay 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
Distance2.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,035 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation5,913 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Pickhandle Gap is a pass reached by a 2.2-mile round trip from Trailhead on 1700-462. The route follows Bear Gap Trail #967, then Fog City Trail #967A 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 Trailhead on 1700-462. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.