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Knife Ridge Traverse on the Pacific Crest Trail

5 days
Start and end in Olympia
4.6 (50 reviews)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 6
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Olympia to Goat Rocks Wilderness

    Olympia to Goat Rocks Wilderness
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Hearty backcountry dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided drive from Olympia to trailhead with interpretations of local flora, fauna, and natural history
    • Lunch at trailhead
    • 2,000+ feet elevation gain hike to alpine ridge and camp
    • Backcountry dinner preparation by guide
    Landmarks
    Goat Rocks Wilderness
  2. Day 2

    Goat Rocks Wilderness High Alpine

    Goat Rocks Wilderness High Alpine
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Backcountry dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at camp
    • Breaking camp and hiking 2,000 feet elevation gain on rocky switchbacks
    • Traversing Pacific Crest Trail ridge line
    • Viewing Mt Rainier, Mt Adams, Mt Saint Helens, Mt Hood, Cispus River Basin, and Klickitat River Basin
    • Backcountry dinner at camp near creek
    Landmarks
    Pacific Crest Trail
    Mt Rainier
    Mt Adams
    Mt Saint Helens
    Mt Hood
  3. Day 3

    Knife Ridge to Highest Elevation

    Knife Ridge to Highest Elevation
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious backcountry dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at camp
    • Breaking camp and continuing along Pacific Crest Trail
    • Crossing Knife Ridge
    • Walking through heart of ancient extinct volcano
    • Passing above two glaciers
    • Reaching 7,204 ft highest elevation
    • Hiking gentle switchbacks to final camp location
    • Backcountry dinner
    Landmarks
    Knife Ridge
    Mt Rainier
    Mt Adams
  4. Day 4

    Forest Descent to Mountain Lake

    Forest Descent to Mountain Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final backcountry dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at camp
    • Breaking camp and descending through old-growth forest
    • Passing old landslide viewpoint
    • Navigating steep and rugged trail sections
    • Hiking over glacier-fed creek
    • Reaching large lake and setting up camp
    • Optional swimming or wading in mountain lake
    • Final backcountry dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the clear mountain lake
    • Wading in the lake
    Landmarks
    Goat Rocks Wilderness
  5. Day 5

    Return to Olympia

    Return to Olympia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Return drive to Olympia

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Rating
4.6 (50 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Wildland Trekking

  • Merrie5.0September 2025
    Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
  • Birim5.0July 2025
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Who is travelling?

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