Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT)
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United States United States
General information about Pacific Northwest Trail
Difficulty
Length
1.960 km
Elevation gain
61.700 m
Elevation loss
63.350 m
Highest Point
Cathedral Pass / 2.307 m
Lowest Point
Pacific Ocean / 0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
1.960 km
61.700 m
63.350 m
Cathedral Pass
2.307 m
Pacific Ocean
0 m

The best time to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail is:

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The Pacific Northwest Trail runs for a length of 1960 kilometers through Montana, Idaho and Washington in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 98 days to walk the Pacific Northwest Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
There is little or no possibility to buy food.
Some food supplies have to be deposited along the trail. This has to be planned and organized accordingly become!

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Specifics
The permission to bring dogs is not uniform for the whole trail.
Food supply via resupply stations must be organized by yourself
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Pacific Northwest Trail via Calgary International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Airplane / Rental car. Duration approx. 6 hours.

Departure

Departure from Pacific Northwest Trail is via Seattle Tacoma International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Cab. Takes about null hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
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