Honestly, this is the best bang for your buck hike. While it's steep, it's very short. You can up in 1 - 1.5 hours and the switchbacks give you a great sense of accomplishment. And the views at the top rival many peaks much more difficult. If the views of Baker, the north cascades, or Gothic Basin don't excite, the Skagit river will astound you as it snakes through the valley. You even get a taste of the alpine with the fun little rock scramble to the peak. The road getting up there is a little rough and kinda steep, but doable by all cars. You've probably been on worse. Even the views from the parking lot is worth it. Enjoy!
Trip Report
Sauk Mountain — Saturday, Sep. 21, 2024
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Trail in good conditionRoad
Road rough but passableBugs
No bugsSnow
Snow free
Comments
GoodKarma on Sauk Mountain
Beautiful pictures! I've never been there. Now I'm inspired to go.
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GoodKarma on Sep 23, 2024 12:38 AM
ThisGuyHikes on Sauk Mountain
Yes!!!!! Do it. I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed. There are so many elements that I couldn’t capture in 4 pictures. Definitely a top 5 hike, ever.
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ThisGuyHikes on Sep 23, 2024 11:43 AM
DK1998 on Sauk Mountain
Gorgeous pictures, I'm envious you got to see such a view. Unfortunately I'm too chicken to try a post-sunset hike in the dark by myself.
Posted by:
DK1998 on Sep 23, 2024 06:17 PM
ThisGuyHikes on Sauk Mountain
Thank you! Understandable on the post sunset hike. Not sure what exactly your worried about, but the path is clear and straight forward. It also is mostly in an open meadow so there is plenty of moonlight. My headlamp was all I needed, and I wasn't worried about it at any point. :)
Posted by:
ThisGuyHikes on Sep 26, 2024 11:28 AM