Cutthroat Trailhead


This forested trailhead gives access to Cutthroat Creek Trail #483 and Pacific Crest Trail #2000. No bicycles allowed on Pacific Crest Trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Current trail conditions information. 
Area Amenities: Interpretive Site, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees: A recreation pass is required to park at trailhead. A $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead.
Open Season: July
Usage: Heavy
Best Season: July-September
Busiest Season: July-September
Restrictions: No motorized vehicles allowed on trail. No mechanized vehicles allowed on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. No overnight camping or horses allowed at the lake. 
Closest Towns: Winthrop, WA
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet at trailhead
Passes: A recreation pass is required. (A $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead).
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Methow Valley Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Winthrop drive west on State Route 20 for about 28 miles (or 1.5 miles west of Lone Fir Campground). Turn right on Forest Service Road 400 and follow for 1 mile to the trailhead.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Open to mountain bikes up to junction with Pacific Crest Trail. No bikes allowed on Pacific Crest Trail.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Lake fishing at Cutthroat Lake.

Day Hiking

See additional information under Backpacking.

Backpacking

Those who wish great views will look out at the towering rugged peaks. Mountain goats are often seen near the pass. Specific Hazards/Difficulties: Water may be scarce beyond the lake trail junction later in the summer. Be sure to fill water bottles before going on the pass.

Horse Riding

See additional information under Backpacking.

Amenities

Interpretive Site: interpretive information
Picnic tables:
Fee charged for some activities: self-pay stations available for required recreation pass
Parking:
Toilets: vault toilets at trailhead only