Trail · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Pilot Ridge Trail
23.3 mi round trip6,703 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.
Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance23.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,703 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,073 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Pilot Ridge Trail is a 23.3-mile round trip, out and back from North Fork Sauk Trailhead. The route follows North Fork Sauk Trail, then Pilot Ridge 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 North Fork Sauk Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.