Old Cascade Crest Trail

Washington

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2.0 mi

Distance

1,004 ft

Gain

50 min

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    19 active alerts in Gifford Pinchot National Forest; most severe: Fire Restrictions

    USFSPosted Sep 18 · checked 21 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 58°F / low 29°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike

    OpenWeather21 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.0 mi
Elevation gain
1,004 ft
Elevation loss
1,004 ft
Highest point
5,802 ft
Lowest point
5,359 ft
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About this trail

Old Cascade Crest Trail is a 3.96-mile out-and-back hike in Washington with 1,004 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,802 feet.

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Silver Beach Resort

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