Finally made it out to this popular trail. Got here at 7:15 on a Sunday with most of the parking lot still available but filling up very quickly. We decided to do the hike counter clockwise. The weather was a bit cloudy but never rained on us once and we got some amazing views. We hiked a little over a mile before the turnoff for Lake Ann, we made the trip down to the lake and enjoyed the views for a little bit. Fall colors are amazing right now! After Lake Ann it was pretty steady incline all the way up to the pass. Larches are starting to turn and it’s beautiful. Views from the top of the pass are unworldly. Was very surprised at how little people were on the pass considering it’s the weekend. Now is the time to come check this hike out! 10/10!
Trip Report
Heather - Maple Pass Loop — Sunday, Sep. 26, 2021
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Trail in good conditionRoad
Road suitable for all vehiclesBugs
Bugs were not too badSnow
Snow free
Comments
Tom R on Heather - Maple Pass Loop
The Maple Pass hike is being loved to death on the weekends. Please pick something else or go on a weekday. Last Saturday hiker cars were parked along Highway 20 for more than a mile on both sides, often sticking into traffic lanes. Do the area a favor and only come during the week, please!
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Tom R on Sep 28, 2021 09:23 PM
Tom R on Heather - Maple Pass Loop
The Maple Pass hike is being loved to death on the weekends. Please pick something else or go on a weekday. Last Saturday hiker cars were parked along Highway 20 for more than a mile on both sides, often sticking into traffic lanes. Do the area a favor and only come during the week, please!
Posted by:
Tom R on Sep 28, 2021 09:23 PM
JWATERBOY12 on Heather - Maple Pass Loop
I will go any day of the week I can, thanks!
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JWATERBOY12 on Sep 29, 2021 12:05 PM