Pasayten Wilderness, Nature reserve in Whatcom County, US.
The Pasayten Wilderness spans 531,539 acres across Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mount Baker National Forests, featuring mountain ranges, dense forests, and alpine lakes.
The United States Forest Service designated this area as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1968 to maintain its undeveloped state.
The territory served as traditional hunting grounds for Nlaka'pamux peoples, who developed deep connections with the land and its natural resources.
The wilderness contains over 600 miles of trails, with western paths remaining snow-covered until August while eastern routes clear by early July.
The area hosts the largest population of lynx in the Lower 48 states, along with mountain goats, gray wolves, and bighorn sheep.
Location: Whatcom County
Operator: US Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 48.83927,-120.51487
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:41
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