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Scar Pass

10.7 mi round trip3,201 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance10.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,201 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation4,654 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Scar Pass is a pass reached by a 10.7-mile round trip from Meadow Mountain Trailhead. The route follows Meadow Mountain Trail, then Crystal Lake Trail, then Circle Peak Trail 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).

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Getting there

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

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