Trail Details Below

“One of the best hikes in Washington” for a reason. Our first attempt was a huge success. We only passed a few groups of people and the views were amazing from start to finish. The larches were out and the micro spikes and trekking poles were essential.

Trail: Maple Pass

Location: North Cascades

Distance: 7 miles, optional add-ons

Elevation: 2500 ish

Features: Mountain Views, Glacial Lakes

Permit: No (for day use, yes for over night)

Camping Notes: Easy to find camping late on a fall Friday, both (no-longer-serviced) government camps, and dispersed options

Ideal Time of Year: Spring, Summer, Fall

Crowds: Generally pretty crowded— the snow and (wrong) poor forecast seemed to scare people away

Nearby: Colonial Creek Campground, Mazama Store