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 3 National Parks, 7 National Forests, and 6 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.