Hannegan Pass Trail 674
One way to Hannegan Pass (elevation 5100') 4 miles. Elevation gain +2000’
Start out in intermittent forest, with grand views of the Ruth Creek Valley within Mt. Baker Wilderness. The trail grade is fairly level for the first mile and then begins a gentle climb for the next 2.5 miles. In early summer see numerous waterfalls and the occasional avalanche cascade down the steep cliffs of Mt. Sefrit and the Nooksack Ridge to the south. The white dome of Ruth Mountain appears after the first mile. Open views are almost continuous as the trail only briefly enters small patches of forest until mile 3. Approximately a half mile below the pass is the turnoff to the right for the Hannegan Camp at 4680' elevation. To continue to the pass, stay left, as the trail steeply switchbacks through sub-alpine forest.
At Hannegan Pass, encounter a signed junction with Hannegan Peak Trail 674.1, which gains 1,200 feet in one mile to the summit of Hannegan Peak. To the east is an unmaintained mountaineering route leading to Ruth Mountain and Icy Peak. To the north, the trail drops 650' in a mile to enter North Cascades National Park. This is the first leg of the very popular Copper Ridge loop.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Camping: Backpackers are encouraged to use the designated sites and cooking area at Hannegan Camp. Backcountry toilets available at Hannegan Camp and Hannegan Pass.
- Green Trails: Mt. Shuksan #14 and Mt. Baker Wilderness 13SX
- USGS: Mount Sefrit
- USFS: Mt. Baker Ranger District and Mt. Baker Wilderness
Summer - Fall
There is no permit required for hiking or camping in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. A Backcountry Permit is required for all overnight stays in North Cascades National Park.
A valid Recreation Pass must be displayed in vehicles at Hannegan Pass Trailhead. Please note that the Washington State Discover Pass is not accepted at Forest Service fee sites.
There is no permit required for hiking or camping in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. A Backcountry Permit is required for all overnight stays in North Cascades National Park.
A valid Recreation Pass must be displayed in vehicles at Hannegan Pass Trailhead. Please note that the Washington State Discover Pass is not accepted at Forest Service fee sites.
No potable water.
- Open to hikers and llamas year round. Open to stock July 1-Oct. 31.
- No campfires. Wilderness regulations apply within Mt. Baker Wilderness, including a maximum party size of 12.
- Once trail enters North Cascades National Park, National Park Regulations apply. National Park Regulations: Pets and goats are prohibited. Backcountry Permit required for overnight stays.
- It is required to keep food and scented items secure from wildlife by keeping a clean camp and store those items in your vehicle or use a product approved by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee such as an ursack or wildlife resistant storage canister. You can also hang food and scented items at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from the trunk and all branches.
Address: 10091 Mt. Baker Highway Glacier, WA 98244
Phone: (360) 599-2714
Hours: This U.S. Department of Agriculture office is currently closed due to the lapse in Federal Government funding. The office will reopen once Congress restores funding.
Getting There
Directions
Travel east on Mt. Baker Highway SR 542 to 12.5 miles east of the Glacier Public Service Center, in Glacier Washington. Then turn left on Hannegan Pass Road (Forest Service road 32). Follow FS road 32 for 5.3 miles to the trailhead and parking at the end of the road.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
