Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm
Mar 06, 2010
by
Bob and Barb
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last modified
Mar 08, 2010 05:00 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
- Be Aware Of
- Snow on trail
Johannesburg Mountain
The first gate on the Cascade River Road at MP 20 was open, so we drove to the second gate at MP21 and began hiking the road from there. We began having a few patches of snow at about 3100 ft and solid snow at 3200 ft. The snow was packed so we were able to walk with our hiking boots. No traction devices or snowshoes were needed although one needed to avoid ice in a few areas. There was a slanting snow wall across the road about 1/4 mile from the TH which we were able to cross after making steps at the shorter end. This made "wimpy" me nervous as there was a steep drop-off at this point, but it was very doable once I was over it! :)! Johannesburg was beautiful and impressive as always as were the other peaks seen from the TH parking area which is 3600 ft. All the snow added to the beauty of the scene. There was 6 ft of snow around the outhouse, but the area in front of it was melted out so one could use it. TP was plentiful! The wind was bitterly cold, but we were able to find a lunch spot out of the wind where we could absorb the views as we ate! It was hard to have to leave such a beautiful area! We have hiked to Sahale Arm in the summer and fall,but we had never seen the area with snow which adds to its beauty! A young couple with 2 dogs started ahead of us. Shortly after starting down we met a group of 4 coming up. They passed us on the way out about 10 minutes later, so must not have gone all the way to the TH.
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Ridge to left of Johannesburg
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Out house in parking lot
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Peaks above Boston Basin
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