A popular climbing route in the North Cascades. Proper gear and expertise is required.
Sahale Glacier
48.4755,
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Map & Directions
Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 20 (Eldorado) for the winter.
Cascade River Road will be closed at milepost 4 (before the park boundary) on May 13-14 for road work. Expect closures.
A popular climbing route in the North Cascades. Proper gear and expertise is required.
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Hiking Sahale Glacier
Sahale Glacier
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
A backcountry permit is required to camp overnight in the North Cascades National Park Complex (incl. Ross Lake National Rec Area and Lake Chelan National Rec Area). They are $10 per person plus a $6 non-refundable reservation fee. Permits must be picked up at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount. See the National Park Service website for more details on permits.
Cascade River Road is officially closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 20 (Eldorado) for the winter.
Cascade River Road will be closed at milepost 4 (before the park boundary) on May 13-14 for road work. Expect closures.
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
