Pacific Northwest Trail
USA · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 68/100
At a glance
| Countries | USA |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Montana, Idaho, Washington |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 1900 km |
| Typical duration | 65 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 2300 m |
| Best season | Jun-Sep |
| Start | Chief Mountain (Glacier NP), MT |
| End | Cape Alava, WA |
| Permit / guide | National park permits en route (Glacier, North Cascades, Olympic) |
| Special gear | navigation skills for brushy sections |
Score
68/100
Rugged east-west crossing to the Pacific; less developed and more adventurous than the Triple Crown trails
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
Highest point Cathedral Pass, WA (approx 2,300 m)
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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