Pass · Harts Pass
Windy Pass
6.6 mi round trip809 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain809 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,977 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Windy Pass is a pass reached by a 6.6-mile round trip from Slate Peak Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest 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 Slate Peak Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.