Ptarmigan Ridge
6 days ago
Wild blueberries are sweet and ample now
21 this month · 107 reports
High Pass
North Cascades
updated 2 weeks ago
The trail to High Pass is currently snow-free and in good condition, with no significant obstacles reported. The road to the trailhead remains rough and is recommended for high-clearance vehicles only. Wildflowers were noted as abundant on August 13, and berry grazing was reported near High Pass on September 10. Some route-finding is still necessary, especially for those seeking more adventurous scrambles.
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What hikers ask about High Pass
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The road to the trailhead is consistently described as rough and is recommended for high-clearance vehicles only. It is considered one of the worst roads in Washington by one report from August 13, and skilled backcountry drivers should take their time.
No significant trail obstacles have been reported. The trail is generally in good condition with minor obstacles that pose few problems, and route-finding is fairly effortless.
The trail is reported as snow-free as of September 11, September 10, and August 13.
No bugs have been reported on the trail as of September 11 and August 8. One report from August 13 stated bugs were not too bad.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Distance (RT): 5.9mi/9.5kmGain:2964ft/903mType:Solo/OvernightMoving Time: 5hr15minGear (used):poles, helmetGear (unused):N/AGear (should have brought):N/ABugs:NoneWater:None beyond Twin LakesOvernight...
Recent2 weeks ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Picked a route less traveled today. Saw nobody all day long. Went out Low Pass, to High Pass, to Higher Pass. Talk about Mt Larrabee and the Pleiades in your face, this is the trail for you. The f...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Smoke started rolling in so I only did about a mile. This morning (13th) woke up to awful smoke. Perfect wild flowers. Blueberries just started.Road is same as last year. It's one of the top three...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Found: ear buds on the peak of Larrabee. If they’re yours, let me know!Took advantage of the clear air this weekend and decided to head up Mount Larrabee via High Pass. This was probably my sixth or s...
Older12 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
This was a long drive for a short hike but I had a tight hiking window and wanted some spectacular views. This little hike did not disappoint.After a brief climb to a small pass the trail drops steepl...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
We hiked up to Buck Creek pass and spent two nights there and hiked to High Pass on Sunday (Oct 6). There was 1-3 inches of snow at High Pass and there was snow on the trail for 60-70% of the way fro...
Older24 months ago
Central Cascades
Did a loop backpack, using a couple of cars. Started at Buck Creek th and ended at Little Giant pass th. Buck Creek was uneventful and only gets interesting towards the top, when it comes up of the tr...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
Trail is in great condition. Partly cloudy, so top of Mt Larrabee was covered. NOTE: Bear hunting season. Wear bright colors. Saw one bear just below east side of ridge between Low and High Passes, mu...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
Seven Members of the Mount Baker Club made it to the Winchester/High Pass trailhead at the end of the wretched Twin Lakes Road today (in a Honda CRV and another high-clearance vehicle). Weather was n...
Older25 months ago
Central Cascades
Some views in Washington are easy to come by, while others require you to work your tail off to reach them. When it comes to backpacking High Pass in Glacier Peak Wilderness, it’s the latter. This tra...