2025 DETAILS
INFO FOR EACH PASStoPASS HIKE
We’re having a great time on the trails in 2025 and expect another season of epic hiking in 2026.
Stay tuned for our exciting adventure opportunities in 2026. You may indicate your interest on our Contact Page. Potential hikers are asked to complete an application packet that will be emailed to you. The steps in the application process are explained on this page.
The past few years, trips have filled up quickly, but we continue to accept applications in case of cancellations.
If you are interested in our expanding regional Chapter Day Hikes please click here to visit.
Support hikers are expected to assist Parkies when needed. While Parkies should be fully capable of hiking on their own, PD carries with it a fair amount of uncertainty as to what debilitating motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms may crop up. That is why we need the support hikers for carrying a little extra, hiking a bit further, setting up camp, filtering water, guiding people across difficult trail sections, etc.
ALL HIKES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO TRAIL CONDITIONS AND CLOSURES, SUCH AS WILDFIRES, TREES DOWN, ETC.
For more information and details, check out our FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions.
PASStoPASS.org 2025 MULTI-DAY TRIP SCHEDULE
Trip 1 – DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND – Jordan Hot Springs - June 5-7 - CA
Trip Leader Derek Torry – 10.4 miles, no llama support.
Description: This is a 10.4 mile out and back trial near Olancha, California. This is considered a difficult route. More details to come. This is tentatively scheduled for June 7 depending on the snow pack. Details to follow.
Trip 2 – GREEN DOT – Mt. Rainier Lodge Based Day Hikes – July 15-17 – WA
Mt. Rainier Day Hikes– Trip Leader Judi Spencer– day hikes 1-4 miles, no llamas
PtP Reservations have been made for 10 rooms at Longmire National Park Inn Lodge for overnight stay in July. (Hikers pay for 2 overnights, breakfasts and dinners; lunches provided by PtP) – Judi has arranged the reservations for rooms, please contact her for your room reservation
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Trip 3 – DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND – John Muir Trail Section Hike - July 22-August 1 (Depending on permits) - CA
NO LLAMA SUPPORT– Trip Leader Derek Torry – 72 miles, no llama support.
- Strong Hikers Only
- Strenuous hiking in high elevations with full packs for all hikers. Subject to change due to Sierra snow pack.
Contact Derek Torry for details
Trip 4 – BLUE SQUARE – Around Upper Priest Lake - July 20-25 - ID
Trip Leader Brian Lorenson — 20.23 miles with llama support. This is our first foray into Idaho and it promises to be a lovely hike. We’ll be circumnavigating Upper Priest Lake, one of the gems of North Idaho.
Trip 7 – BLUE SQUARE BLACK DIAMOND – White Pass to Chinook Pass, Northbound – August 10-15 – WA
Trip Leader Katie Miller— 29 miles with llama support. Classic PCT section in a lovely area with beautiful vistas.
Trip 8 – BLUE SQUARE – Chinook Pass to White Pass, Southbound – August 15-20 – WA
Trip Leader Ben Gleiter — 29 miles with llama support. Classic PCT section in a lovely area with beautiful vistas.
Trip 9 – BLUE SQUARE BLACK DIAMOND – Goat Rocks Wilderness, Walupt Lake to Berry Patch- August 21-26 – WA
Trip Leader Linda Lee — 14 miles with llama support. A beautiful 4 day loop in the spectacular Goat Lake wilderness with 2 days at Sheep Lake.
Trip 10 – BLACK DIAMOND – Harts Pass to Rainy Pass - August 8-13 – WA
Trip Leader Takahiro (HIRO) Shigemitsu – 28 miles (1 layover day) no llama support. Pending Permit. This is a fairly strenuous hike over 5 mountain passes with some of the best vistas on the PCT.
Trip 11 – BLUE SQUARE – Hozzbizz Lake Basecamp Trip - September 4-8 - WA
Trip Leader Karin Gordon — 12.3 miles llama supported round trip to basecamp at a small lake in a large mountain basin. Opportunities for at least two day hikes to nearby alpine lakes.
Trip 12 – BLUE SQUARE – Hozzbizz Lake Basecamp Trip - September 7-11 WA
Trip Leader Dan Lorenson — 12.3 miles llama supported round trip to basecamp at a small lake in a large mountain basin. Opportunities for at least two day hikes to nearby alpine lakes.
Trip 13 – BLUE SQUARE – Santiam Pass loop via Marion Lake – August 11-16 – OR
Trip Leader Rich Denman — 28 miles with llama support
Timeline and Mileage
Trip 14 – GREEN DOT – Mt. Rainier Lodge Based Day Hikes – September 16-18 – WA
Mt. Rainier Day Hikes– Trip Leader Judi Spencer– day hikes 1-4 miles, no llamas
PtP Reservations have been made for 6 rooms at Longmire National Park Inn Lodge for overnight stay in July. (Hikers pay for 2 overnights, breakfasts and dinners; lunches provided by PtP) – Judi has arranged the reservations for rooms, please contact her for your room reservation
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Trip 15 – GREEN DOT – Shenandoah National Park Car Camping/Lodge Based Day Hikes – September 26-28 – VA
Shenandoah National Park Car Camping/Day Hikes– Trip Leader Ben Gleiter – day hikes 1-3 miles, no llamas
Big Meadows Group Campsite accommodates 7-15 people. There is an option to stay at the Big Meadows Lodge nearby on a first come first served basis via the lodge’s reservation system. This outing will include hikes on the Big Meadows Loop, Limberlost, and Upper Hawksbill trails and a side trip to Luray Caverns (admission charged by the facility).
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You may indicate your interest on our Contact Page.
- Llama Supported Hikes: Four llamas will carry approximately 25 lbs. for each PD hiker plus community gear.
- Personal Gear: PD hikers hike with a smaller day pack, 10-18 lbs. including water. Support hikers carry a full pack of 25-40 lbs.
- Community Gear: May include Roll-o chairs, eXped sleeping pads, fly tarp, fuel cartridges, comprehensive first aid kit, inReach Explorer, radios, maps, and water filter system.