Cutthroat Lake Trail
Cutthroat Lake
A gentle forest trail east of Washington Pass, about 6.4 km round trip, leading to a lake surrounded by granite walls. It can be extended to Cutthroat Pass.
The Cutthroat Lake Trail is on the east side of Washington Pass. The round trip is about 6.4 km with modest elevation gain. It follows Cutthroat Creek through the forest to Cutthroat Lake, which is enclosed by granite cliffs and fringed by larches and wildflowers. Hikers who are fit can continue climbing to Cutthroat Pass, about 17 km round trip, for sweeping views of the ridges. This trail sees fewer visitors than Blue Lake or Maple Pass, so it's a good choice for avoiding weekend crowds.
Opening hours
About June–October, when there is no snow
Nearby sights
- Blue Lake Trail
- Washington Pass Overlook
- Rainy Lake Trail
- Maple Pass Loop
- Cascade Pass Trail
- Ross Lake
- Ross Dam Trail
- Diablo Lake