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Washington

Palisades Trail

6.3 mi

Distance

4,177 ft

Gain

3h 47m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.3 mi
Elevation gain
4,177 ft
Elevation loss
4,177 ft
Highest point
5,099 ft
Lowest point
2,396 ft
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About this trail

Palisades Trail is a 12.6-mile out-and-back hike in Washington with 4,177 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,099 feet.

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