Plan Your Visit
Mt. Wam Lookout from the Pacific Northwest Trail in the Ten Lakes Scenic Area, Kootenai National Forest.
(USDA Forest Service.)The 1200 mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is a continuous, primarily non-motorized route which ranks among the most scenic, rugged and wild trails in the world. The 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.
Know Before You Go
Conditions on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail can change rapidly due to events such as wildfires or flooding. Some sections of the trail may be closed or have other restrictions. The Pacific Northwest Trail Association aggregates information from local land managers and visitors to provide conditions, alerts and other important updates.
Note: For the latest information, visitors should always check with the local office of the appropriate land manager (national forest, national park, state-city or county) for the section of the trail you plan to visit.
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