Peak · North Cascades National Park
Mount Shuksan
13.4 mi round trip6,163 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes in the national park need no permit or reservation.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit, year-round. Reserve on Recreation.gov or walk up in Marblemount.
Permit calendar
Early-access lotteryEarly March
Winners bookLate March to April
General reservationsLate April
Walk-up permitsMid-May to early October
North Cascades National Park rules from the National Park Service. Exact dates are set each year; past years followed this pattern. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance13.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,163 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit9,134 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mount Shuksan is a peak reached by a 13.4-mile round trip from Shannon Ridge Trailhead. The route follows Shannon Ridge Trail, then Sulphide Glacier Route to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Shannon Ridge Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.