Cathedral Pass Trail

Cathedral Pass 1345

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Pass Cam

Distance:

4.1 miles one way

Hiking Time:

2.5 hours

Trailhead Elevation:

3400 ft

Elevation Gain:

2200 ft

Season:

June - October

Difficulty:

Moderate

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Heavy

Users:

Hikers, horsemen

Region:

Cle Elum Ranger District

Maps:

USGS The Cradle, Mt. Daniel
Cle Elum Ranger District Map
Printable Topo Map

Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-90 East to Exit 80. At the Stop turn left. Continue for about 2.8 miles to the next Stop and turn left onto Highway 903. Follow the highway for 16.4 miles. Look for the sign indicating direction to Tucquala Lake and turn right onto Road 4330. Gravel road starts from this point. The road passes by Davis Peak and Pacific Creek Trails Trailhead in about 1.5 mile, reaches Fish lake Guard Stattion and Campground in about 10.2 miles, leaves Paddy Go East Trailhead on the right (in about 11 miles) and in total of 12 miles reaches Cathidral Pass Trail trailhead on the left side of the road.

Trailhead:

Big parking, campsites, toilet, water is at the creek

Trail:

July 21, 2001

The trail starts by crossing Cle Elum River (bikers are not allowed after this point), and gradually ascends through the woods for about 2 miles to a Y-junction. Trail Creek Trail #1322 goes to the left, providing access to the trails that lead to Waptus Lake, Lake Michael, Terenc Lake. The main trail continues to the right, gradually climbing for about 0.5 mile to Squaw Lake . There are several campsites near the lake (one of which requires reservation), a backcountry toilet is available too. From the lake the trail continues climbing for about another mile, at times steep, to the meadow. Here it evens up for a little, then with gradual elevation gain reaches another open area, which offers exceptional view of the Cathedral Rock . A quick 0.1 mile descend leads to a small pretty lake with a nice campsite. The trail continues for another 0.1 mile ascending to a junction with PCT.