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Pass · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Spider Gap

15.3 mi round trip3,892 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.

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

About the trail

Distance15.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,892 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation7,074 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Spider Gap is a pass reached by a 15.3-mile round trip from Phelps Creek Trailhead. The route follows Phelps Creek Trail, then Spider Gap Snowfield Route 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 Phelps Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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