Friday, July 29, 2016

Cutthroat Pass

We enjoyed another great hike in the North Cascades, taking the PCT north from Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Pass



There were quite a few rushing streams to cross like this one

Pretty Penstemons

Another stream to cross




Then, it's out of the woods and in to the high country




And higher



Cutthroat Pass, 6800'



One of the views from the pass


Going above the pass


A view of the Cutthroat Trail coming up to meet the PCT
High, high, unending views


No lack of flowers

The tundra above the treeline




Our high turn around point


Coming back down in to the larches


The trail itself was beautiful



Back out across Porcupine Creek
 A fabulous hike in the high country

Stats:
Round trip=12 miles, including going north of the pass
Elevation gain=2100'
Hike/drive ratio=6/1=6 (from Mazama)
Date Hiked=July 27, 2016

1 comment:

walktheworld said...

Gorgeous posts, both this and your previous Heather-Maple Pass post. Thank you.