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North Cascades National Park hiking guide

Cascade Pass Trail

A 7-mile out-and-back with 1,750 ft of climbing in Cascade Pass, rated difficult.

Cascade Pass Trail, North Cascades National Park
Photo: Landscapes in The West

Key facts

Length
7.0 mi (11.2 km)
Elevation gain
1,750 ft (533 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Cascade Pass
Highest point
5,392 ft
Lowest point
3,645 ft

About Cascade Pass Trail

This trail winds through forests and meadows, offering breathtaking views of surrounding peaks and glaciers. It's a popular route for spotting wildlife like marmots, pika, and mountain goats. The trailhead is accessible via a scenic drive along Cascade River Road, which passes through old-growth forests.

Route map

Route map of Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Cascade Pass Trail4,0004,5005,0000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,392 ftLow 3,645 ft
Elevation runs from 3,645 ft to 5,392 ft over 6.9 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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