Cascade Pass is a 5,392-foot mountain pass over the northern Cascade Range, east of Marblemount, Washington, U. S. Although an important …
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Sep 22, 2023
Cascades Pass is a 6.7 mile, 1,784 vertical foot hike that is one of the premier activities in NCNP. If you have read my other submissions on NCNP, you know if you make it to Cascades Pass, you actu… Full review by Grover R
Sep 15, 2022
Cascade Pass was beautiful on Labor Day. We camped at Pelton Basin and hiked up Sahale Arm and to Horseshoe Basin. Lots of wild blueberries and we saw a bear and mountain goats. Full review by mistyschulz
Apr 23, 2022
I had the opportunity to pass my summer 1984 as a SCA Volunteer as Backcountry Ranger at Cascade Pass. This was maybe the best 3 months of my life ... I am Swiss so I can judge. The Cascades are like… Full review by EtienneK81
Are there any tricky stream crossings? I'm a senior citizen in great shape but I don't like balancing on rocks if the stream is wide. Also, what is the best time to visit during the summer? I'm a teacher and could go any time from early June to the beginning of Aug. It sounds great! (except for the drive up!)
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There are no streams to cross but there were some small snow fields. (In August) We both used trekking poles to help with slipping, wear good boots, too! I don't think June would be …
There are no streams to cross but there were some small snow fields. (In August) We both used trekking poles to help with slipping, wear good boots, too! I don't think June would be good, too much snow. August was good but warm. Used a lot of water & sunscreen. We're both teachers, too, one retired & one still working.
Backcountry Camping: A backcountry permit is required for all overnight stays. Permits are limited. There is no camping allowed directly at Cascade Pass but there are several …
Backcountry Camping: A backcountry permit is required for all overnight stays. Permits are limited. There is no camping allowed directly at Cascade Pass but there are several campsites nearby: Pelton Basin, Sahale Glacier, Basin Creek and Johannesburg. There are numerous campsites along the trail to Stehekin as well.
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