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Peak · Tatoosh Wilderness

Tatoosh Peak

9.9 mi round trip3,836 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits 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.

Tatoosh Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance9.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,836 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,310 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Tatoosh Peak is a peak reached by a 9.9-mile round trip from Tatoosh North Trailhead. The route follows Tatoosh Trail #161, then Tatoosh Lookout Trail #161A 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Tatoosh North Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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