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# Cascade Pass Trail

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- By [Steph](https://slatesource.com/u/Steph)
- Travel & Exploration
- Created on May 17, 2026

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Duration

~7.4 hours

Distance

25.5 km

Elevation gain

593 m

Difficulty

T2 — moderate mountain hike

High point

1644 m

## Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm

A classic North Cascades day hike that switchbacks through ancient forest to a dramatic glacier carved pass surrounded by jagged peaks and hanging icefields. The optional Sahale Arm extension climbs higher into alpine meadows and ends at a moraine camp with one of the most photographed views in Washington.

The trail is usually snow free from mid July through late September, and the access road from Marblemount is steep gravel that closes in winter. Arrive at the trailhead before 8am on summer weekends to grab parking, and carry layers as the pass is windy and cold even in August.

[More info](https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/cascade-pass-trail.htm?utm_source=slatesource)