Trail · Wild Sky Wilderness
West Cady Ridge Trail
17.2 mi round trip2,986 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.
Wild Sky Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance17.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,986 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,929 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
West Cady Ridge Trail is a 17.2-mile round trip, out and back from North Fork Skykomish Trailhead. The route follows West Cady Ridge 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 North Fork Skykomish Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.