Lake · North Cascades Hwy
Upper Snowy Lake
21.6 mi round trip4,078 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance21.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,078 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,838 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Upper Snowy Lake is a lake reached by a 21.6-mile round trip from Cutthroat Trailhead. The route follows Cutthroat Creek Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Snowy Lakes Trail to the shore.
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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 Cutthroat Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.