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Chair Lift

South Cascades > Goat Rocks
46.6380, -121.3909 Map & Directions
Length
3.0 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Highest Point
6,000 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

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Hiking Chair Lift

This route weaves through White Pass Ski Area, following service roads that become cattracks in the winter to get hikers from the base area at White Pass to the summit. Hikers can also connect in to the Pacific Crest Trail to continue hiking to Shoe Lake, a popular day-hiking destination deeper into the backcountry. 

The route up through the ski area starts from the east side of the base area and it is possible to walk up a variety of routes to the summit where the trail ultimately connects with the Pacific Crest Trail within Goat Rocks Wilderness. There are service roads that become cattracks in the winter paired with steep slopes.

On the far east side of the resort boundaries is a rolling hillside with two small lakes that provide nice places to relax partway up the mountain if necessary.

Toilet Information

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Chair Lift

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 46.6380, -121.3909 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Naches, take Highway 12 west for 38 miles to White Pass, on the south side of Highway 12.

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Trailhead

South Cascades > Goat Rocks

Chair Lift (#1112)

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Naches Ranger District

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