Pass · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Waptus Pass
12.1 mi round trip3,740 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,740 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation4,321 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Waptus Pass is a pass reached by a 12.1-mile round trip from Pete Lake Trailhead. The route follows Pete Lake Trail, then Tired Creek Trail, then Polallie Ridge Trail, then Waptus 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Pete Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.