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Trailhead Iron Gate Trailhead Drive there
Iron Gate Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
<!--StartFragment--> Northwest Forest pass or $5 per vehicle per day. Day use fees waved with Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Federal Pass holders.<!--EndFragment-->
This Trailhead borders the Pasayten Wilderness and the Boundary Trail #533 begins here. Parking for 15 passenger vehicles and 4 horse trailers, an unloading ramp, 2 hitch rails, a bearproof garbage can, and 1 single vault toilet is located at the trailhead. Please self-register at the sign board. The trail is usually snowed in until July.
Provides access to Boundary Trail #533 within Pasayten Wilderness .
Restrictions <!--StartFragment--><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5405234">Wilderness use restrictions apply.</a> Certified weed-free hay or certified weed-free hay pellets are required on National Forest lands (processed grains are okay). Motorized or mechanical equipment, including chainsaw, bike, motorcycle, hang glider or cart use prohibited in all wilderness areas. Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times.<!--EndFragment-->
Windy Peak #342 the Forest Service's write-up
Northwest Forest pass or $5 per vehicle per day. Day use fees waved with Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Federal Pass holders.<!--EndFragment-->
This difficult trail travels uphill for approximately 2.5 miles with a 3,000 foot elevation gain from the Windy Peak Trailhead/Long Swamp to the Pasayten Wilderness boundary. From here the trail continues through areas of burned lodgepole pine to “Two Bear Camp” which is where water is available. The trail travels through the burned timber and open hillsides on its climb to Windy Peak where it continues on past the summit to the Boundary Trail #533 at Horseshoe Basin. The total trail length is 11.5 miles. Windy Peak has amazing panoramic views of the North Cascades and the surrounding area. On a clear day Mt. Baker is visible. Windy Lake is a side trip off trail to the north of Windy Peak. The trail is usually snowed in until July. Access to this area generally opens by June.
Restrictions <!--StartFragment--><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5405234">Wilderness use restrictions apply.</a> Certified weed-free hay or certified weed-free hay pellets are required on National Forest lands (processed grains are okay). Motorized or mechanical equipment, including chainsaw, bike, motorcycle, hang glider or cart use prohibited in all wilderness areas. Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times.<!--EndFragment-->