A day hike in North Cascades National Park climbing forested switchbacks to an alpine pass, with an optional extension up Sahale Arm toward Sahale Glacier. Above the forest the trail opens onto views of glaciers and peaks, with marmots, mountain goats, bears and fall color.
Highlights
- Forested switchbacks to Cascade Pass
- Sahale Arm rock scramble
- Sahale Glacier views
Good to know
- Pass about 7.5 miles round trip
- Long rough gravel road to trailhead
- Parking fills early; arrive by 6–7am
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