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Pass · Pasayten Wilderness

Sky Pilot Pass

29.6 mi round trip5,399 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

Distance29.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,399 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,962 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Sky Pilot Pass is a pass reached by a 29.6-mile round trip from Slate Peak Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest Trail, then Devil's Ridge 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).

Buy a Northwest Forest Pass

Getting there

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

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