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North Cascades National Park hiking guide

Sahale Arm Trail

A 4.5-mile out-and-back with 2,200 ft of climbing in Cascade Pass, rated moderate.

Sahale Arm Trail, North Cascades National Park
Photo: Landscapes in The West

Key facts

Length
4.5 mi (7.3 km)
Elevation gain
2,200 ft (671 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Cascade Pass

About Sahale Arm Trail

This trail offers breathtaking views of alpine meadows, glaciers, and towering mountain peaks. The hike features a scenic traverse through heather slopes and provides opportunities to spot wildlife like mountain goats and black bears. The trail culminates at Sahale Arm, with its picturesque meadows and access to Sahale Glacier.

Route map

Route map of Sahale Arm Trail in North Cascades National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

Nearby in Cascade Pass

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