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Pass · Pasayten Wilderness

Scheelite Pass

29 mi round trip4,507 ft gainVery hardDay 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.

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

About the trail

Distance29 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,507 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,852 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Scheelite Pass is a pass reached by a 29-mile round trip from Chewuch Trailhead. The route follows Cathedral Driveway Trail, then Chewuch Trail, then Tungsten Trail, then Boundary Trail to the pass.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Most Colville National Forest trailheads are free. A few developed sites need a Northwest Forest Pass, so check the trailhead sign.

Getting there

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

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