Cook and Green Pass Trailhead

About Cook and Green Pass Trailhead

This trailhead provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail. The Boundary National Recreation Trail is 7.9 miles long and is located along, but oustide of, the southern boundary of the Red Buttes Wilderness. To reach this trailhead, drive north 12 miles from Highway 96 on Forest Road 48N20 to the Cook and Green Pass (elevation 4,770 ft). To reach the Boundary Trail, hike south along the Pacific Crest Trail for approximately 5.5 miles to its junction with the Boundary Trail.

Plan Your Visit to Cook and Green Pass Trailhead

Heading to Cook and Green Pass Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)