The route to Mount Formidable is a Class 4 and requires exposed scrambling. Gear and experience recommended.
Mount Formidable
48.4162,
-121.0675
Map & Directions
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Length
- 20.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 6,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,325 feet
The Cascade River Road is closed for the winter season
Hiking Mount Formidable
Mount Formidable
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
The Cascade River Road is closed for the winter season
A $26 backcountry permit is required to camp overnight in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex (incl. Ross Lake National Rec Area and Lake Chelan National Rec Area). Permits must be picked up in person at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount. See the National Park Service website for more information.
WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
