Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm — Monday, Sep. 15, 2025

This is an absolutely phenomenal trail. Completely lived up to the hype! I didn’t have an issue finding a spot in the parking area around seven in the morning on a Monday. The light was already so beautiful. The switchbacks up through the forest were forgiving and the views on the way to Cascade Pass incredible. After that, there comes a difficult, steep, rocky ascent to overlook Doubtful Lake. From there on out, you won’t notice the effort that you put in (as much, anyway) because the views will keep you distracted. There’s a bit of mild route-finding and a few slippery spots during the last section up and then the unreal landscape that is the Sahale Glacier area unfolds. Completely incredible!