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Fog City

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
46.9116, -121.4651 Map & Directions
Length
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,296 feet
Highest Point
5,886 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
The narrow and steep Fog City trail on an uncharacteristically unfoggy day. Photo by ejain. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Ridges/passes
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

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Northwest Forest Pass
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Hike a short but steep trail up to the Pacific Crest Trail and points beyond. Continue reading

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Hiking Fog City

This trail was once the site of an old mining community, but with few artifacts left, it is now more often used as part of a 4.85 mile loop with the Pacific Crest Trail and the Bear Gap Trail. Fog City is aptly named, since during inclement weather the area can be foggy. But the steep trail connects with the Pacific Crest Trail and often will clear up.

The trail departs from the Morse Creek trailhead. Walk the road for a half mile to where the trail departs on the right. Begin climbing immediately, and after 0.2 miles, arrive at a junction. A left here will take you to Bear Gap, stay to the right.

It's a 0.8 mile, steep and switchbacked climb to the Pacific Crest Trail. At the junction, hikers can turn left and hike a mile, then descend on the Bear Gap trail. Otherwise, you can return the way you came.

Toilet Information

  • No toilet at trailhead

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Fog City

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 46.9116, -121.4651 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Naches, travel west on Highway 12 for 4.4 miles. Continue straight onto Highway 410 west for 41.4 miles. Turn right (north) on Forest Road 462 and follow for 1.5 miles to trailhead.

At the trailhead there is dispersed camping horse hitching rails and parking for two horse trailers and three cars.

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Trailhead

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410

Fog City (#967.1)

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Naches Ranger District

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