Pacific Northwest Trail Recreation
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail travels through some of the most spectacular and scenic terrain in the United States, connecting diverse landscapes and communities of the Northwest.
Beginning at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park the trail travels over 1,200 miles through Montana, Idaho, and Washington before reaching the Pacific Ocean near Cape Alava. The route travels through three National Parks, seven National Forests, and six Wilderness areas.
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail crosses lands of multiple jurisdictions, including National Forests, National Parks, as well as local and state jurisdiction. The best resource for information on any part of the trail, for all jurisdictions is the Pacific Northwest Trail Association.
This set of maps shows the entire Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail and the trail route.
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail offers opportunities to explore a variety of landscapes within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Accessed from Elbow Lake (Pioneer Camp) Trailhead. The trail is 3.5 miles long from Pioneer Camp to a logging road on the forest boundary.
Enjoy incredible views of Mt. Baker and its glaciers throughout the length of this trail.
This moderate stock trail starts at the junction with Elbow Lake Trail 697, 3.5 miles from the south Elbow Lak
This is a wonderful family hike for all seasons with its low elevation and level grade.
