Getting Started

• Which Trail Should I Hike? (trail guide)
• Current Trail Conditions
• Current Park Conditions (road, campground, trail, and ranger station status)
• How do I get a Backcountry Permit?
• Backcountry Camp Capacity Guide (size capacity and facilities for every backcountry camp)
• Planning a Climb? (everything mountaineers need to know to plan a climb in the Cascades, including climbing route conditions, safety, and more)
• Cross-country Travel Zones Guide
• Where can I hike with my Pet? 
• Safety Tips for Traveling in Bear Country 

Party Size

The maximum party size allowed on all trails is 12 pairs of eyes (including people and stock). For travel in most cross-country zones, the party size is limited to 6 pairs of eyes (except in the cross-country areas around Shuksan, Eldorado, and Boston Basin, where the party size is also 12). Party size limits help protect the landscape and the experience of others. If your group is larger, you must divide into two or more smaller groups, and travel and camp separately (i.e. at least one mile, or a half-days travel time apart). Please respect these limits.

The Enduring Legacy of Wilderness - What is Wilderness and why does it matter to you?

Plan for Safety - Learn about weather, snow hazards, emergency plan, trip essentials and more

Touch the Wilderness Gently - Learn the best ways to be a good steward of these lands