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Recreation Region: Naches Ranger District

Pacific Crest Trail - White Pass North Trailhead

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail access at White Pass. Provides access to Goat Rocks Wilderness. 

General Information

Wilderness regulations apply within Goat Rocks Wilderness.

Parking Fee: A valid annual recreation pass (Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Interagency Pass) OR a $5 day pass is required to park at trailhead. Day pass can be paid in cash or check at the trailhead.

Getting There

Elevation

4,430 feet

Directions

From Naches, travel west on Highway 12 for 38 miles to 1/4-mile east of White Pass. Turn right (north) on Forest Road #498 to trailhead less than 1/4-mile off highway. Visitors can access the PCT going south, but it is a very small parking area, so use the Northbound trailhead as primary parking. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

White, red, and purple wildflowers growing in a meadow amongst green conifer trees.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail offers a variety of hiking opportunities to explore the Cascade Range across a variety of landscapes within the Okanogan-Wenatchee N

Last updated August 20, 2025