Trip
Backpack - Cathedral Lakes Loop
A multi day trek through the beautiful Pasayten wilderness!
Contacts
- Wed, Jul 1, 2026 — Sun, Jul 5, 2026
- Seattle Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 52.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 9,800 ft
- 3 (4 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Meet Up Place and Time:
- Chewuch Trailhead (Google Map).
- Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful
More details to come...
Multi day trek starting at the Chewuch Trailhead, working our way through Windy Pass to Horsehoe Basin. From there, we'll hop on the Boundary Trail and check out Cathedral Lakes. After catching our views at Cathedral Pass and enjoying some lake time, we'll finish the loop back at the Chewuch Trailhead. We'll likely have some side trips along the way, so plan on being flexible!
Please note this is a 5-day trip averaging 10+ miles a day, and it is a long drive to the trailhead. Please plan accordingly.
Leader permission is required.
Date: Wednesday, July 1 - Sunday, July 5
Location: Pasayten Wilderness
Miles and Gain: 52 miles and 9,800’ elevation gain
Trail Website: Cathedral Pass Loop, Horseshoe Basin
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
- Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste