Squire Creek Pass via Eight-mile Trail, Squire Creek — Friday, Oct. 16, 2015

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

We started at Squire Creek, went over the pass, and exited via Eight Mile, for a fun little point-to-point (8.5 miles, approx 3000 ft of elevation). The first 4.5 miles of Squire Creek are described in this helpful trip report: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2015-10-08.0418707908. From approx mile 4.5 – 5, the route traverses talus fields, avalanche slopes and sections of slide alder that require some mild bushwhacking. At just over 5 miles, the route transitions back to trail as it makes the final climb to the pass. Currently, the route is marked pretty consistently with pink flagging. You just need to keep your head up, pay attention, and be willing to get a bit scratched up. The views at the pass and the fun of a lightly traveled point-to-point route were worth it. More pictures here: http://evergreenendurance.com/2015/10/16/trip-report-squire-creek-pass-point-to-point/

More Information on this Trip Report

• http://evergreenendurance.com/2015/10/16/trip-report-squire-creek-pass-point-to-point/