Ragged Ridge via Easy Pass

getting there

Drive SR-20 to the Easy Pass trailhead between Mileposts 151 and 152 (3,700 ft). There is room for about ten cars, and bathroom facilities are available.

Approach & Ascent

Mesahchie Peak (8,795 ft) & Katsuk Peak (8,426 ft)

20 miles round trip with 8,420 feet of elevation gain

difficulty: strenuous 5, technical 5

Hike over Easy Pass and descend towards Fisher Camp at 5,100 feet. Head up to a high camp at 6,700 feet on Mesahchie Peak's south shoulder. Ascend northwest up slopes to gain the saddle between Mesahchie and Katsuk Peaks.  Climb to each of the summits from this saddle.

Kitling Peak/South Gully (8,008 ft)

10 miles round trip with 5,000 feet of elevation gain

difficulty: strenuous 5, technical 4

Take the trail to Easy Pass. Once at the pass ascend NW to the ridge and follow to the base of Kitling summit block. Traverse past the SE Ridge and find a broad gully which should lead to the top. If time available  possible additional summits of New Morning Peak & Honeymoon Hump possible

information for leaders

Courses, paid clinics, staff-led programs, and course field trips require a Commercial Use Authorization. The Park typically accepts applications for 2-year CUAs  through mid-March each year, and CUA's are activity-specific. Please contact info@mountaineers.org if you would like to apply for a CUA for a field trip or paid clinic for an activity we do not already have a CUA for. Please follow all Mountaineers group guidelines when leading trips or courses in North Cascades National Park. 

Notes:

• Leaders are responsible for securing backcountry permits or other required permits even if  we have a CUA.
• Leaders must have all relevant CUAs with them in paper or electronic copy to show Parks Staff as requested. 
• All Hiking course field trips or paid clinics must have a First aid and CPR certified leader. Current (non-expired) certificates must be uploaded to the park web portal by Mountaineers staff prior to the trip
• All mountaineering field trips or paid clinics must have a WFR-certified leader and a leader with documented climbing certifications (an AMGA certification OR Mountaineers climb leader with a recent resume of training and experience). Both qualifications must be uploaded to the park web portal by Mountaineers staff prior to the trip

View list of current North Cascades CUAs

• Suitable Activities: Scrambling
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Strenuous 5, Technical 4, Technical 5
• Length: 20.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 8,420 ft
• High Point: 8,795 ft

• Land Manager: North Cascades National Park
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 6
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12