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Pass · North Cascades National Park

Twisp Pass

8.7 mi round trip2,445 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes in the national park need no permit or reservation.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit, year-round. Reserve on Recreation.gov or walk up in Marblemount.

Permit calendar

Early-access lotteryEarly March
Winners bookLate March to April
General reservationsLate April
Walk-up permitsMid-May to early October

North Cascades National Park rules from the National Park Service. Exact dates are set each year; past years followed this pattern. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance8.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,445 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,063 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Twisp Pass is a pass reached by a 8.7-mile round trip from Gilbert Trailhead. The route follows Twisp Pass Trail to the pass.

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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 Pass

Getting there

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

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