Castle Pass Trail #749
This is a ridge and side hill trail linking the northern end of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 and East Bank Trails in the North Cascades National Park. This trail drops into timber of Big Face Creek and back to meadows in Elbow Basin. There is a long descent in timber to Three Fools Creek and the park boundary. The East Bank Trail is about 4.5 miles beyond the boundary. This trail has has many down trees and is difficult to follow in places, especially in meadows where the tread is often absent and near Big Face Creek and Three Fools Creek, as it has not been cleared of down trees since 2006. This trail usually melts out later than most trails in the wilderness. This trail is impassable for stock. This trail offers good views of Jack Mountain, Hozameen Mountain, and the Pickett Range.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Not maintained for seven years, many, many down trees across trail. |
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Fees: | No fee from Ross Lake or Hart's Pass access points. Northwest Forest Pass required for parking at most access trailheads into the Pasayten Wilderness. |
Permit Info: | Free, self issue Wilderness permits are required for the Pasayten Wilderness. They are available at trailheads. |
Open Season: | July |
Best Season: | August |
Busiest Season: | August |
Restrictions: | Wilderness use restrictions apply.Certified weed free hay is required on National forestlands (processed grains are okay). |
Closest Towns: | Mazama, WA |
Passes: | Northwest Forest Pass required at most access trailheads into the Pasayten Wilderness. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |