Loop · William O. Douglas Wilderness
Pleasant Valley Loop
6.4 mi loop423 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits 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.
William O. Douglas Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.4 miFull loop
Elevation gain423 ftTotal climb
High point3,545 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Pleasant Valley Loop is a 6.4-mile loop starting from Pleasant Valley Loop Trailhead. The route follows Goat Peak Trail, then Pleasant Valley Loop.
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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 Pleasant Valley Loop Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.