Near Blowdown Pass
Looking up to Gott Peak from Blowdown Pass.
Near Blowdown Pass
Gotcha Peak across the lake from near Blowdown Pass.
Near Blowdown Pass
Phacelia sericea (Silky phacelia) in the alpine of Blowdown Pass.
Near Blowdown Pass
Panorama looking North from Blowdown Pass.

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Blowdown Pass

4.0 (1 Rating)
Alpine route on an old logging road leading up to a pass with expansive views.
5.4
mi
Distance
1,653
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsLakeViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.45mi
Distance
1,653ft
Elevation Gain
1,653ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
7,128ft
High Point
5,488ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Follow the decent but sometimes rough logging road until there is a somewhat defined parking lot at the end. It's easiest to take the previous road that heads upwards and East. The road/trail continues until the pass, at which point you can enjoy the views and then turn around, or follow trails up the nearby Gott Peak and/or Gotcha Peak. Great views with not too much effort. Beware, as grizzlies are known to frequent the area and we almost ran into one on the trail on the way back to the vehicle.

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