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Pacific Crest Trail - North Naches

The Pacific Crest Trail North leaves White Pass and travels north to Chinook Pass along the Cascade Crest.

General Information

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Trailhead is located across from White Pass (Leech) Lake boat Launch. If you follow the road it will loop around through the fee campground. White Pass Horse Camp is located east of the trailhead on a loop road.

$5 per vehicle per day at trailhead. 

Passes accepted: Passes Accepted: Northwest Forest Pass, Interagency Annual, Senior/Access or Golden Age, Access 

Wilderness Permit Required-free permit available at trail head.
 

Non-potable

Wilderness Regulations Apply

Getting There

Directions

The PCT is accessed from U.S. Highway 12 at White Pass. The trailhead is located at the end of forest road 498, The entrance to 498 is off U.S.Highway 12 a 1/4 mile east of the summit.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

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