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Brown Bear Trailhead - Pacific Crest Trail South

Provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail 2000.

General Information

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.70249844

Longitude: -120.6724113

Elevation

6,400 feet

Directions

From Mazama, head north on the Lost River Road NF-5400. In 9 miles, turn right on NF-5400 and begin climbing toward Harts Pass in 8.7 miles. This section of the road can be very rugged and narrow in places and is suitable for high clearance vehicles only. 

When you reach Harts Pass and the Harts Pass Guard Station, turn left (south) on NF-5400-500 and drive 2.4 miles to the end of the road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Groups

White, red, and purple wildflowers growing in a meadow amongst green conifer trees.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail offers a variety of hiking opportunities to explore the Cascade Range across a variety of landscapes within the Okanogan-Wenatchee N

Last updated June 30th, 2025