Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm — Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025

Hiked 9/3/25. There were still parking spots at 7:00 am, but when I got back the lot was full with some people parking on the narrow road. The biggest problem with this place is that the road near the top is quite narrow and traffic can be a problem. The trail is dry and there is no water source until you get to the glacier, where there is a nice pool and runoff for filtering and/or cooling off. The scramble up the rocks near the top is quite sun exposed, and I would not start later than 7-8 am if you plan on going all the way to the Glacier and want a pleasant hike. As a hiker I would call this hike "moderate", but there seemed to be a lot of folks there that didn't really know what they were in for, so for a beginner, I'd say "Hard". There is a toilet at Cascade Pass, and near the Sahale Glacier campsites. I didn't use them, but you likely need your own paper. I saw grouse on the way to Cascade Pass, and picas, marmots, and a couple goats up on the Arm. I spoke to one hiker who said there had been a Black Bear and a Cub in the lower area near Cascade Pass the evening before. This was a moderate level, very beautiful hike, but honestly, for the hassle of the road, and the crowds, there are a lot of options that are equally as beautiful with less hassle.