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Pacific Northwest Trail

Puget Sound and Islands
48.6451, -122.3563 Map & Directions
Length
1200.0 miles, one-way
Highest Point
7,580 feet

9.8.25: The PNT is closed from Sherman Pass (mile 474) to 13.9 miles westbound (mile 487.9) due to the Snow Peak Fire.

Western edge of the Pacific Northwest Trail. Photo by Mike.
  • Coast
  • Established campsites
  • Fall foliage
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Rivers
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife
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The Pacific Northwest Trail is a 1,200-mile linear trail that stretches from Glacier National Park in Montana to Cape Alava on the Pacific Ocean in the Olympic National Park. Continue reading

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Hiking Pacific Northwest Trail

In Washington, the Pacific Northwest Trail includes the Ozette Triangle/Cape Alava, Home LAkthe High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Loop of Olympic National Park, the Tursi Trail, Blanchard Hill/South Chuckanut Mountain, Oyster Dome, East Baker Lake Trail, Hannagan Pass, the East Bank Trail of Ross Lake, the Boundary Trail across the Pasayten Wilderness, Whistler Canyon, the Kettle Crest Trail and many more iconic hikes.

Pacific Northwest Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.6451, -122.3563 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

9.8.25: The PNT is closed from Sherman Pass (mile 474) to 13.9 miles westbound (mile 487.9) due to the Snow Peak Fire.

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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

There are many places to access this trail in its 1200 miles. Visit pnt.org to learn more.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Puget Sound and Islands

Various

Guidebooks & Maps

http://www.pnt.org

Pacific Northwest Trail Digest (Tim Youngbluth - updated annually.)

Pacific Northwest Trail Guide (2001; Ron Strickland - available for free at ronstrickland.com)

http://www.pnt.org/maps/

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