Loop · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Spider Meadows Loop
31.5 mi loop7,691 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits 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
Distance31.5 miFull loop
Elevation gain7,691 ftTotal climb
High point7,031 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Spider Meadows Loop is a 31.5-mile loop starting from Phelps Creek Trailhead. The route follows Spider Meadows Loop.
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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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Phelps Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.