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Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Recreation

The northern section of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is rugged and it is the wettest section along the entire route. Make sure to plan ahead and be prepared.

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White Pass, elevation 5,904 feet, is known for its magnificent greenery in every direction. The scenery along this section of the Pacific Crest Trail is remarkable.

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The first mile and a half of the Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail built on the former Great Northern Railway grade is level.

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Head south on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Stevens Pass by climbing steadily through the ski area to the ridgeline at 5,160 feet and then dropping east to t

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This is one of the most beautiful and most crowded sections of the 2,620-mile-long Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

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This portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail heads south from Snoqualmie Pass. Cross open ski slopes before cresting the ridge and dropping into the forest.

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The trail is fairly level for 2.1 miles to Sheep Lake, where you will find beautiful subalpine country with lots of wild flowers in July and August.

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Follow the Norse Peak Trail 1191 5.2 miles to the Pacific Crest Trail.

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This popular trail is the final leg of the Mexico to Canada trek.

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Suiattle Pass, elevation 5904 feet, is known for its magnificent greenery in every direction. The scenery from this pass is remarkable.

Last updated August 21st, 2025