Windy Pass – Buffalo Pass loop from Buffalo Pass

Hiking trails & Routes

Okanogan County

Windy Pass – Buffalo Pass loop from Buffalo Pass

Hard

hikers

Windy Pass – Buffalo Pass loop from Buffalo Pass

07:45

25.8km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pasayten Wilderness

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

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4.52 km

Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

If you hike northbound, look to your right to find a short side trail that leads to some flat spots for camping nestled between the trees.

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4.95 km

Foggy Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It is easy to miss this pass which has some flat spots to take a break.

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6.12 km

Jim Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Jim Pass is located below Jim Peak and has room for about two tents in a nicely protected area.

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10.7 km

Windy Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Windy Pass is connected to a backcountry road that leads to Harts Pass Ranger Station. There is room for camping.

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12.2 km

Buffalo Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Buffalo Pass is located below Buffalo Peak and has some flat spots to pitch a tent.

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19.0 km

Harts Pass & Ranger Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Harts Pass is the entrance into the beautiful Pasayten Wilderness and the last point that is accessible by car up until the Canadian border. The road to the pass is …

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21.2 km

Pasayten Wilderness / PCT access

Highlight • Trail

A short side trail leads to the Pacific Crest Trail and into the Pasayten Wilderness. To hike here, you have to fill out a self-issue wilderness permit. There is a small parking space for about four cars.

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25.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation