Trail · Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area
Weden Creek (Gothic Basin) Trail
8.6 mi round trip3,269 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Designated sites
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightDesignated sites
Camp only at designated sites. Many DNR conservation areas do not allow overnight camping, so check the trailhead sign.
Washington DNR rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance8.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,269 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,953 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Weden Creek (Gothic Basin) Trail is a 8.6-mile round trip, out and back from Barlow Pass Trailhead. The route follows Monte Cristo Trail, then Weden Creek (Gothic Basin) 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 Barlow Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.