Pasayten Wilderness

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Pasayten Wilderness is a vast, remote protected area in the North Cascades of Washington known for its rugged mountains, extensive hiking trails, and diverse wildlife along the Canadian border.

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Pasayten Wilderness canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf federally designated wilderness
protected area
wilderness area
accessFrom Harts Pass
Loomis, Washington
Mazama, Washington
Winthrop, Washington
border British Columbia
Canada–United States border
contains Chewuch River headwaters
Okanogan River tributaries
Pasayten River headwaters
alpine tundra ecosystems
border swaths
former mining sites
glaciated peaks
granite ridges
high plateaus
historic grazing areas
larch forests
remnants of historic fire lookouts
subalpine forests
country United States
designation wilderness area under the Wilderness Act
easternExtentOf North Cascades
governingBody United States Forest Service
linked to: U.S. Forest Service
habitatFor Canada lynx
bighorn sheep
black bear
gray wolf
grizzly bear
mountain goat
mule deer
native trout
various raptor species
wolverine
hasTrail Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Northwest Trail
IUCNCategory Ib
knownFor alpine lakes
backcountry fishing
cross-country skiing
diverse wildlife
extensive hiking trails
horseback riding
long-distance backpacking
remote backcountry
remote climbing routes
rugged mountains
subalpine meadows
locatedIn North Cascades
Okanogan County, Washington
Washington
Whatcom County, Washington
linked to: Whatcom County
mountainRange North Cascades
partOf Greater North Cascades ecosystem
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
recreationActivity backpacking
fishing
hiking
horseback riding
hunting
mountaineering
ski touring
region Pacific Northwest
state Washington

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest contains Pasayten Wilderness
Pasayten Wilderness (part) partOf Pasayten Wilderness
Methow Valley hasProtectedAreaNearby Pasayten Wilderness
Cascade Mountains of Washington contains Pasayten Wilderness