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Okanogan National Forest/Washington

Pipsissewa Trail

1.6 mi

Distance

817 ft

Elev. Gain

57m

Est. Time

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Pipsissewa Trail offers a moderately challenging hike, stretching 1.6 miles through varied terrain in the remote northern region of Washington State, near the Canadian border. With an elevation gain of 817 feet, hikers can expect a steady incline that provides a rewarding physical challenge. The trail meanders through a mountainous landscape, typical of the Pacific Northwest, and reaches a maximum elevation of 4,424 feet.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,091 ft
Max:1,349 ft
259 ft
0 ft
1,091 ft1,177 ft1,263 ft1,349 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.8 mi1.2 mi1.6 mi

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Highlights

mountainous landscape

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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