Cutthroat Pass via the Pacific Crest Trail — Saturday, Jul. 26, 2008

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Started hiking in sunshine out of Rainy Pass parking lot (USFS checked for parking pass). Beautiful wildflowers all the way up to pass. Hit one large blowdown but easy to get over (or under if you are a wee one). All stream crossings have logs or rocks to assist (keep your boots ON). Awesome views and mountain goat at pass. Except for the mosquitoes, had the place to ourselves. Snow and some water at pass. Next day we continued on PCT to Methow Pass, with only two snow patches to cross, both easily negotiated. For views and flowers, this is THE PLACE TO BE RIGHT NOW!