Start time: 6:30AM
End time: 2:40PM
Estimated rest time: 1 hour
The last 10 miles to the trail head were pretty rough and washboarded. We got there at 6:30AM and the main lot was 75% full so I'd recommend you get there as early as you can.
The hike itself was very beautiful with the best views being up at the glacier. Do keep in mind that the last mile to the glacier is a scramble and poses the most difficult section of the trail.
The trail was pretty crowded on the way down and the parking lot was a mess. The road driving back was filled with cars and it was very narrow.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you do not attempt to drive to the trailhead anytime past noon as the road is only narrow enough for one way traffic and there are many cars driving down the mountain in the afternoon.
Trip Report
Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm — Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Minor obstacles posing few problemsRoad
Road rough but passableBugs
Bugs were not too badSnow
Snow free
Comments
scottkranz on Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm
Thanks, Theo, for the TR. Am I correct that there are no water sources along the trail/route, until the glacier camp?
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scottkranz on Sep 21, 2025 09:16 PM
Theo_Supertramp on Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm
Yeah, I might be wrong due to foggy memory, but I do not recall seeing any water sources until the lake (you'd have to hike a mile or two extra) or the glacier itself.
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Theo_Supertramp on Sep 22, 2025 04:23 PM