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Peak · North Cascades National Park

Pyramid Peak

7.5 mi round trip4,366 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes in the national park need no permit or reservation.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit, year-round. Reserve on Recreation.gov or walk up in Marblemount.

Permit calendar

Early-access lotteryEarly March
Winners bookLate March to April
General reservationsLate April
Walk-up permitsMid-May to early October

North Cascades National Park rules from the National Park Service. Exact dates are set each year; past years followed this pattern. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance7.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,366 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,080 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Pyramid Peak is a peak reached by a 7.5-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Pyramid Lake Trail to the summit.

Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped); trailhead needs a name.

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What you need

Parking and passes

National park trailheads here have no entrance fee. Check posted signs for any parking rules.

Getting there

The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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