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Peak · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Pumpkinseed Point

6.2 mi round tripModerate by distanceDay 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.

Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance6.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,889 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Pumpkinseed Point is a peak reached by a 6.2-mile round trip from Dutch Miller Gap Trailhead. The route follows Middle Fork-Goldmyer Road, then Green Ridge Trail, then Green Ridge Lake Trail to the summit.

Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).

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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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Dutch Miller Gap Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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