Length: 11 miles round trip
Elevation Change: 2439' gain
Season: Summer thru fall
Difficulty: Difficult
Permit: NW Forest Pass Required
Latitude: 48.5433
Longitude: --120.6800
Features:
This is one of the truly spectacular hikes in the
Washington Pass Area.
The hike begins at the trail head off FR#400. The
trail climbs gently up the valley toward Cutthroat
Lake. One must stop by the lake on this hike to
enjoy the beauty and take a rest. It is only a
short distance off the trail up to Cutthroat Pass.
The trail climbs very steeply as it makes its way
to the pass. Most of the climb is on the south
slope of the mountain and the views just get better
and better with each sweaty step you take.
In season the wildflowers are excellent, but in all
seasons the views are world class.
Looking down at Cutthroat Lake from the trail
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