Sahale Glacier Camp via Cascade Trailhead

As an initial note, to spend an overnight at Sahale Glacier Camp, you need to obtain a permit at the North Cascades Ranger Station in Marblemount, Washington. Permits are limited, so get there early or call in advance.

To start, go to Marblemount, WA and then drive ~23 miles east on Cascade River Road until the end, the Cascade Pass trailhead. From the trailhead, you'll see amazing views of Johannesburg Mountain, the Triplets, and other North Cascade Peaks

Hike the initial 3.7 miles to Cascade Pass, a section of the trip that is moderate in difficulty. The first 2+ miles are switchbacks that seem like they never end. But, they do end ... eventually.

From Cascade Pass, follow the signs for Sahale Arm, and get ready for the first mile to gain around 800 feet. Once you get on top of Sahale Arm, you'll follow a well-defined trail and eventually reach a junction with another trail that goes down to Doubtful Lake. Stay to the left on the Sahale Arm trail and don't lose the elevation you've gained as you continue to climb. Eventually, as you continue to follow the main trail along Sahale Arm, the trail steepens and reaches a few small boulder fields. Follow rock cairns and stick with the trail, even if it becomes faint. Eventually, you'll make it to the base of Sahale Glacier at about 7600 feet elevation, where there is a compost toilet and designated camp sites with primitive rock walls. There is no camping on Sahale Arm itself; only at the designated spots at the Sahale Glacier Camp.

Enjoy an evening, night, and morning at a beautiful camp below the Sahale Glacier and with unparalleled view of the North Cascades.