Trip

Day Hike - Cutthroat Lake & Pass

Experience one of the "most scenic stretches of the PCT" - another Classic 100 WA Hike. Craggy Mountains, wildlife, and wildflowers. Day three of 3 in the North Cascades.

Fri, Jul 18, 2025
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 11.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
High Point Elevation: 6,800 ft
Pace: 2.25 mph, average moving pace

Availability: 4 (9 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 1 (3 capacity)
Registration Open: Thu, Jul 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Day three of 3 days in the North Cascades - each is a 5-Star, top 100 WA Classic Hike! Join us for one, two, or all three. Let's enjoy these trails while the air is clear. Our pace will be moderate ~2.25 mph (average moving pace). All three of these hikes feature fantastic ridge views. We will take time to savor these and enjoy an extended lunch break at these world-class locations.

Day 1- Park Butte: (a lookout peak badge hike)

WTA AllTrails

and a WA Classics Badge Hike

Day 2 - 17th Thursday - Cascade Pass & Sahale Arm 12 miles, 4,000 ft.

WTA AllTrails

WA Classics Badge Hike

Day 3 - 18th Friday -Cutthroat Pass and Lake 11 miles 2,300 ft.

WTA AllTrails

WA Classics Badge Hike

We'll be monitoring the snowmelt and the weather (clear conditions are essential to enjoy the views) - the (day one) hike may need to be switched to an alternative. The other two are clear of snow.

Consider staying in the area - arrangements are on your own. Leaders will be staying near Marblemount at Cascade Wagon Road Campground.

Lodging (some options) - Marblemount seems fairly central to these hikes - availability seems limited, however.

Camping (some options) - I haven't been to any of these before...

Lil Bit O Heaven Camping - Campground (gets good reviews, has showers, Leaders are staying here - sites 1 &2 ) Reservations on HipCamp
Cascade River Retreat Campground (gets good reviews, has showers.
Cascade Wagon Road Campground (gets good reviews) 21 sites, first-come, first-served only, dry (no potable water, no reservations)
Skagit River RV & Camping- campers, tents, rooms. Good reviews - showers, many open tent sites now.
Newhalem Creek Campground (reservations available 7 days in advance)

Hipcamp

AirBnb

Join me if this sounds like fun! Reach out if you have any questions, ideas, or concerns. Ktrilevsky@gmail.com

Meeting place and time

8:30 am Cutthroat Pass Trailhead - Ready to Hike

Roster

Route/Place

Cutthroat Lake & Pass

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails North Cascades Ross Lake No. 16SX
Green Trails Washington Pass No. 50
USGS Washington Pass
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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