Fire lookout · North Cascades Hwy
Stiletto Peak Lookout Site
10 mi round trip3,758 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,758 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,224 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Stiletto Peak Lookout Site is a fire lookout reached by a 10-mile round trip from Bridge Creek Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest Trail, then Copper Pass Trail, then Stiletto Spur Trail, then Stiletto Peak Trail to the lookout.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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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 Bridge Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.