Peak · Mount Adams Recreation Area
Suksdorf Ridge
7.6 mi round trip3,719 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightCheck first
Many parks like this close at dusk and do not allow camping. Check the posted rules before an overnight trip.
Matched from park boundaries on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance7.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,719 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit9,402 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Suksdorf Ridge is a peak reached by a 7.6-mile round trip from South Climb Trailhead. The route follows South Climb Trail, then Suksdorf Climb to the summit.
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 South Climb Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.