8.7km
Total Distance
629m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

An 8.7 km climb with about 630 m of gain on the Pacific Crest Trail north from Rainy Pass on the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) to Cutthroat Pass at 2,072 m. Long switchbacks lead through forest and larch slopes to the open pass, with views over the peaks of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Route Map

Along the trail

Parking
63m from the start
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
PCT - Washington Section L

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate