CHS 1 Hike - Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Pass

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Pass

NORTH CASCADES CAMPOUT WEEKEND. Hike the PCT from Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Pass! CHS hike led at a pace of 1.5-2.0 mph.

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

South Colonial Creek campground at 8:00 am. It's about 40 miles from our campsite at South Colonial Creek to the trailhead. 

This hike has gorgeous scenery and the possibility of running into through hikers on the PCT! We'll head out from Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Pass, then continue on for about a mile to get in our August hike stats. 

Route/Place

Rainy Pass to Snowy Lakes


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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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