Cascade Pass - Sahale Arm
Jul 20, 2009
by
Peter
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last modified
Jul 21, 2009 12:11 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm
- Region: North Cascades -- North Cascades Highway
- Agency: North Cascades National Park
- Avg Rating: 3.74
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Bugs
Superlatives or photos can hardly do this hike justice, for it must be one of the top day hikes in the state. I've hiked regularly for the past dozen years and rarely have found a trail to equal this since its panoramic views are probably the finest look to be had at North Cascades Nat'l Park for the hiker. The trail was simple to follow all the way to the high camp at the base of the Sahale glacier, 7600'. I was feeling adventurous and climbed 400' more up the glacier to a flat spot with a rocky outcropping on the west side. In that direction I could see Forbidden, Eldorado and Baker. While there I noticed a small crevasse near my path up. That and the steepness leading to the horn of Sahale Mountain led me to go no higher.
Loads of flowers on view on the Arm, plus many marmots, a grouse and a mountain goat. The only drawback on this othewise perfect outing were the large biting flies, but I was well covered up and they had little chance.
A Stairway to Heaven for this hiker.
Loads of flowers on view on the Arm, plus many marmots, a grouse and a mountain goat. The only drawback on this othewise perfect outing were the large biting flies, but I was well covered up and they had little chance.
A Stairway to Heaven for this hiker.
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