Peak · North Cascades Hwy
Switchblade Peak
12.2 mi round trip3,270 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance12.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,270 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,805 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Switchblade Peak is a peak reached by a 12.2-mile round trip from Gilbert Trailhead. The route follows Twisp Pass Trail, then Stiletto Lake Trail to the summit.
Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).
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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 Gilbert Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.