The 17.1 mile Klickitat Trail is a major ridgetop trail, extending from Kilborn Creek to Elk Peak. Features include ridgetop views, Castle Butte, Jackpot Lake, St. Michaels Lake, and St. John Lake.
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46.47, -121.66 · rel 15610067
46.47, -121.66 · rel 15610067
Klickitat Trail #7
22,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Washington · 46.47°N ·
121.66°W
22,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× summit
Twin Sisters
summit ·
320 m off route
3,2 km
14%
Castle Butte
summit ·
293 m off route
4,4 km
19%
Cispus Point
summit ·
366 m off route
5,3 km
23%
Horseshoe Point
summit ·
244 m off route
12,4 km
54%
Cold Springs Butte
summit ·
259 m off route
14,4 km
63%
Sanctuary Arch
summit ·
256 m off route
17,4 km
76%
Mission Mountain
summit ·
207 m off route
18,8 km
82%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Klickitat Trail #7 is 22.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Klickitat Trail #7 takes approximately 5h 43min to complete.
No, Klickitat Trail #7 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Klickitat Trail #7 starts near coordinates 46.4828, -121.7695.
Klickitat Trail #7 is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Klickitat Trail #7 is maintained and managed by U.S. Forest Service.