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PCT - Washington Section L

Passes Methow Pass
Inside Wenatchee National Forest
15,241 ft of climbing

65.1 mi one way · 15,241 ft gain · 7,115 ft high point · Very hard

In Wenatchee National Forest · Washington · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

PCT—Washington Section L traverses 65.1 miles one-way through Wenatchee National Forest, climbing 15,241 ft and passing twelve named passes.

Elevation

15,241 ft of gain and 15,007 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

11.6 mi from the trailhead
Harlequin Campground
Campground

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

15 mi from you
Sahale Arm Trail
- Ends at Sahale Glacier
- Inside North Cascades National Park
- 4,235 ft of climbing
11.7 mi out & back · 4,235 ft gain · Very hard
North Cascades National Park · Camp 4 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Cutthroat PassAlong the way · 5.2 mi in
Methow PassAlong the way · 10.8 mi in
Grasshopper PassAlong the way · 23.9 mi in
Buffalo PassAlong the way · 35.2 mi in
Windy PassAlong the way · 36.0 mi in
Foggy PassAlong the way · 38.5 mi in
Jim PassAlong the way · 39.1 mi in
Holman PassAlong the way · 44.5 mi in
Rock PassAlong the way · 47.8 mi in
Woody PassAlong the way · 50.5 mi in
Hopkins PassAlong the way · 55.2 mi in
Castle PassAlong the way · 57.4 mi in

Nearby reading

Slate Peak

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 65.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 15,241 ft
Descent: 15,007 ft
High point: 7,115 ft
Low point: 4,191 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 65.1 mi and 15,241 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: Washington
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 48.5148° N · 120.7339° W

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11.6 mi from the trailhead

Harlequin Campground

Campground

14.4 mi from the trailhead

Purple Point Campground

Campground

9 mi from you

McGregor Mountain Trail

Summits McGregor Mountain
Inside Stephen Mather Wilderness
6,035 ft of climbing

12.1 mi out & back · 6,035 ft gain · Very hard

Stephen Mather Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

Black Peak Trail

Summits Black Peak
Inside Wenatchee National Forest
5,664 ft of climbing

11.2 mi out & back · 5,664 ft gain · Very hard

Wenatchee National Forest · Camp 12 mi away

South Fork Cascade River Trail

Ends at South Cascade Glacier
Inside Mt. Baker National Forest
7,596 ft of climbing

19.3 mi out & back · 7,596 ft gain · Very hard

Mt. Baker National Forest · Camp under a mile away

West Fork Pasayten Trail

Summits Slate Peak
Inside Pasayten Wilderness
3,545 ft of climbing

14.6 mi one way · 3,545 ft gain · Very hard

Pasayten Wilderness

Horton Butte Trail

Summits Horton Butte
Inside Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
5,136 ft of climbing

11.9 mi out & back · 5,136 ft gain · Very hard

Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

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- 21,292 ft of climbing
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- 30,483 ft of climbing
- Camp 2 mi away
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- Ends at Stevens Pass
- Inside Snoqualmie National Forest
- 21,890 ft of climbing
72.2 mi one way · 21,890 ft gain · Very hard
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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today40°30°Partly Sunny
Sun35°26°Light Snow
Mon34°31°Partly Sunny
Tue38°35°Light Snow
Wed42°36°Chance Light Rain
Thu42°34°Chance Light Rain
Fri38°32°Rain And Snow Likely

Today: Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain · wind 6 to 10 mph SE

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