Goat Rocks Wilderness (Old Snowy)
A 30-mile PCT section over Old Snowy Mountain and Cispus Basin — Cascades at their most alpine.
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- Region
- Washington, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Cascade alpine (1,500–2,500 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Cascade alpine (1,500–2,500 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 30-mile PCT section over Old Snowy Mountain and Cispus Basin — Cascades at their most alpine.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Cascade alpine (1,500–2,500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Goat Rocks Wilderness (Old Snowy) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Goat Rocks Wilderness (Old Snowy)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
