Thunder Creek

Trip

Backpack - Park Creek Pass

Six day/five night trek to Park Creek Pass via the Thunder Creek Trail. Off-trail wanderings in high alpine ridges and meadows and rough boot-path trail to Borealis Glacier on days three and five. A challenging but rewarding trip to a rarely visited area of North Cascades NP. Leader Permission Required.

  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 52.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 20,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,000 ft
  • Pace: 1.0-2.0 MPH

Meet at Thunder Creek TH early to mid-morning on the start day.  Exact time TBD

This trip is a replacement trip for Cascade Pass.  The trip is full.  Leader Permission --Contact leader with questions.

Here is the Gaia route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/YkaErswnPrX7GuAKOD5JCOV6/

Route/Place

Thunder Creek



  • Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48

    Green Trails Mt Logan No. 49

    Green Trails McGregor Mtn No. 81

    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

  • Tent with footprint/ground tarp
  • Stove and fuel
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Water filter
  • Food for six days
  • Bear canister or Ursack
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
  • Microspikes may be required
  • Two Trekking poles
  • Optional--fording shoes
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