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OSM map layer · LineString
48.73, -118.46 · rel 18623355
48.73, -118.46 · rel 18623355
Kettle Crest Trail North
47,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Washington · 48.73°N ·
118.46°W
47,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× summit
1× Water
Sentinel Butte
summit ·
485 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ryan Hill
summit ·
260 m off route
27,0 km
57%
Lambert Mountain
summit ·
270 m off route
41,3 km
87%
Midnight Mountain
summit ·
477 m off route
45,5 km
96%
Columbia Spring
Water ·
on the route
47,4 km
100%
Copper Butte
summit ·
46 m off route
47,4 km
100%
Jungle Hill
summit ·
157 m off route
47,4 km
100%
Wapaloosie Mountain
summit ·
195 m off route
47,4 km
100%
Scar Mountain
summit ·
378 m off route
47,4 km
100%
Columbia Mountain
summit ·
482 m off route
47,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kettle Crest Trail North is 47.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kettle Crest Trail North takes approximately 11h 48min to complete.
No, Kettle Crest Trail North is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kettle Crest Trail North starts near coordinates 48.8245, -118.4209.
Kettle Crest Trail North is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Kettle Crest Trail North is maintained and managed by NFS.
Yes, Kettle Crest Trail North is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.