The route to Forbidden Peak is a Class 5 and involves exposed climbing. Gear and experience recommended.
Forbidden Peak is one of Washington's 100 steepest peaks.
Forbidden Peak
48.5116,
-121.0578
Map & Directions
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Highest Point
- 8,815 feet
The Cascade River Road is closed for the winter season
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
None
Forbidden Peak is one of Washington's 100 steepest peaks. The route to Forbidden Peak is a Class 5 and involves exposed climbing. Gear and experience recommended.
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Hiking Forbidden Peak
Forbidden Peak
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
The Cascade River Road is closed for the winter season
A $26 backcountry permit is required to camp overnight in North Cascades National Park. Permits must be picked up in person at one of the park's Wilderness Information Centers
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA 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
Drive Hwy 20 to the little town of Marblemount. Keep going straight when 20 turns left and you will be on Cascade River Road. Drive the 23 miles to the end. You will follow the Cascade River the whole way; it takes nearly an hour on Cascade River Road.
