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CHS Alumni Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series Alumni

CHS Alumni Hike - Cutthroat Lake & Pass

North Cascades hiking weekend in the Fall. CHS alumni hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). Enjoy spectacular views of the North Cascades and hopefully lots of golden larches and other Fall colors!

Contacts

Jeremy Westerman
Jeremy Westerman
Primary Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 14.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
  • Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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DETAILS WILL BE FINALIZED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OPENING
We’ll hike from the Cutthroat trailhead (https://maps.app.goo.gl/q6xcNjgkWjAa2aY77), via Cutthroat Lake, up to Cutthroat Pass where we’ll meet the PCT.  This WTA trail description describes the hike:  https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cutthroat-pass
Once we’ve ascended Cutthroat Pass, we’ll hike north on the PCT for 1.4 mile to just before it descends to Granite Pass.  We’ll return the same way to the trailhead.
DETAILS WILL BE FINALIZED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OPENING
We’ll meet at Cutthroat trailhead at 8:00am ready to hike.
I’m staying at the Hotel Rio Vista (https://hotelriovista.com/) in Winthrop on Friday and Saturday nights.  If you wish to stay in the area then you’re responsible for organizing your own accommodation.  If there are others staying in Winthrop on Saturday night, then I’ll organize a group dinner.  For those not staying over, car pools from the Seattle area can be arranged when I send the Hello Hiker email.
Route/Place

Cutthroat Lake & Pass


  • 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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