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Washington Pass Overlook
1 trail starts here · North Cascades / Hwy 20
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Dogs allowed No fee or pass
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Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
FeeFee not required.
Noteaccess: Short trail flat paved trail to Washington Pass Observation Site is fully accessible.
RestrictionsNo camping.
NoteHighway 20 closes over Washington Pass in winter, usually November to May
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMethow Valley ›
Methow Valley Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Methow Valley Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
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Getting there
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Trails from this trailhead
- Washington Pass Overlook Trail · Out-and-back · 0.4 mi one way · 15–20 min · Easy
Right now
Daylight7:21 am 6:15 pm
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