Purcell Lookout Trail

Hard · Out-and-back · 6.6 mi round trip · 2,583 ft gain · 3–4¼ hr

Parkingnot reported today

A full day with sustained climbing; bring plenty of water.

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Parking passNorthwest Forest Pass, $5 per day or $30 per year or an America the Beautiful pass

PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.

AreaMount St. Helens and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest › U.S. Forest Service

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Rules, passes and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go.

Getting there

Starts at Purcell Lookout Trailhead

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Fire RestrictionsThere are no current fire restrictions on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Even with lower fire risk please continue to practice safe fire habits: never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely…Forest Service · Sep 18 · details ›

Daylight7:22 am 6:24 pm

WildfireWest Fork fire, 42 km away, 310 acres, 16% contained

Snow0″ snow at Skate Creek (3,770 ft, 7.2 km away)

PassWhite Pass US 12 34 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · 33°F · pass report ›

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