Area · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Spider Meadows
10.7 mi round trip1,633 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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
Distance10.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,633 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,767 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Spider Meadows is an area reached by a 10.7-mile round trip from Phelps Creek Trailhead. The route follows Phelps Creek Trail to the destination.
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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.