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CHS 1 Hike - Cutthroat Lake & Pass

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Cutthroat Lake & Pass

This hike is offered as part of the North Cascades Campout weekend. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph). Cutthroat Pass from Rainy Pass and probably a little beyond to get our August thresholds.

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Craig Illman
Craig Illman
Primary Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft

Leaving from the Goodell campground shortly before 8am, arriving at the Rainy Pass trailhead about 45 minutes later.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cutthroat-pass-via-pacific-crest-trail

 

This is a quite good trail with an average four percent grade. A few stream crossings that should have fairly low flows by mid-August. We'll continue a fairly level mile north along more of the PCT to a nice lunch spot for the group to get our twelve August hiking miles.

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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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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