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Easy Pass
North Cascades
updated 1 week ago
The trail to Easy Pass is in good condition, with reports from July and August noting that all major obstacles like downed trees have been cleared. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and parking can be limited, with reports of the lot being full as early as 9:30 AM in July, requiring parking on the road. The final mile before Easy Pass and the pass itself were noted as dry in mid-September. While wildflowers were present in July, by mid-September, fall color was only beginning to hint at turning at the pass. Bug activity varied, with some reports of annoyance in July and August, while others found them to be minimal.
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Reports from September 18, 2026, indicate the trail is in good condition from the Easy Pass parking lot to 2.5 miles below Fisher Camp, with all downed trees cleared and some areas recently brushed. Earlier reports from August also noted recent work clearing obstacles.
Parking can be limited; the lot was full by 9:30 AM in late July, requiring parking on the road. By mid-September, there were 9 other cars at the trailhead in the late morning, suggesting availability.
There is a bridge across Granite Creek at the start of the trail that is in good condition. In late July, one creek crossing had loose logs, but water levels were low enough for rock-hopping.
Bug reports vary. In mid-September, bugs were not a problem. However, in July and August, some hikers reported bugs as an annoyance, with mosquitos and black flies being noted.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
GRabbed a last-minute wilderness pass from the NPS and headed on a fabulous and strenuous end of summer hike, staying two nights at Fisher Camp on the backside of Easy Pass. The trail is in good condi...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
An earlier trip report this summer noted many logs down between Fisher and Junction camps. Recent work has obviously been done, and there are no major obstacles on the trail.Near the Fisher Camp side,...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Great trail, some blueberries but only ripe near the pass. Various blooming flowers along the trail.No smoke like yesterday thanks to the strong winds. Mostly blue sky at start (9am) then many clouds ...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Easy PassHiked Easy Pass this weekend with the family. Arrived about 930 AM, parked on the road as the lot was full. Bathroom at trail head was in good shape. No road issues - paved highway and short ...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Last minute change of plans led us to the ranger station for a backpacking recommendations; Fisher camp one of the only spots left with permits available for Saturday night. Still a decent amount of p...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Over the 4th of July weekend we did a 3 day/2 night backpack from Easy Pass to Diablo Lake, staying at Fisher Creek & Junction Camp.Day 1 - Easy Pass to Fisher Camp. The trail up to Easy Pass is in gr...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Never easy, but always a supreme feeling of having passed! I really love this hike - especially the last half after you break out into the basin and those mountains just loom straight above you, and t...
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
March 21. A WSDoT Facebook Posting stated the following: "Let’s check in on our hibernating friend, SR 20 North Cascades Highway (see WSDoT Photos).Spring clearing on our iconic pass begins Monday, M...
Older12 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
As trail that is as tough as its views are beautiful, and it’s a tough trail.
Older12 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
A buddy and I made it up Easy Pass and got to see the very first tinge of yellow larches on a pleasant day. A great, moderately challenging window into this side of North Cascades National ParkThe tra...