Loop · Glacier Peak Wilderness
White Pass - Pilot Ridge Loop
26 mi loop7,186 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.
Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance26 miFull loop
Elevation gain7,186 ftTotal climb
High point6,301 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
White Pass - Pilot Ridge Loop is a 26-mile loop starting from North Fork Sauk Trailhead. The route follows White Pass - Pilot Ridge Loop.
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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 Sauk Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.