Cascade Pass Hiking Route

6.7 miles

Distance

2,028 ft

Climb

-2,028 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

1 ft

Altitude change

3,647 ft

Altitude min

3,652 ft

Altitude start

3,652 ft

Altitude end

-72.6%

Grade max

66.1%

Grade min

3 miles

Distance climb

3 miles

Distance down

1,870 ft

Distance flat

30 switchbacks up to alpine meadows and glacier filled vistas.

Detailed Description

Cascade Pass is a 7 mile less popular intermediate route located near Glacier Peak Wilderness Washington. This hike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,028 ft with a max elevation of 5,406 ft then descends -2,028 ft.

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Articles

North Cascades National Park: Cascade Pass

Sep 20, 2013 from backpacker.com

Satisfy your wanderlust on this 5.4-mile out-and-back, which offers stop-and-gawk panoramas of the jagged Cascades blanketed by glaciers.

Stats

Distance

7 miles
Avg time

2 hr 32 min
Altitude min

3,647 ft
Altitude start

3,652 ft
Altitude end

3,652 ft
Climb

2,028 ft
Descent

-2,028 ft
Grade max

-72.6%
Grade min

66.1%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

1,870 ft

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Trails in Route

Cascade Pass Trail

9 miles

Details

Riding area

Glacier Peak Wilderness
Primary Activity

Hike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Out & Back
eBike Allowed

No
Physical rating

Hard
Activity Logs

6

Directions

Walk northwest on Cascade Pass Road.
Continue for 30 meters.
Walk northwest on Cascade Pass Trail.
Continue for 5 kilometers.