Cascade Pass TrailTravel & Exploration
Last update 14 h. agoCreated on the 17th of May 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.
