Hannegan Pass Trail 674

Start out in second growth forest, which quickly opens to 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 the 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. Approximately a half mile below the pass is the turnoff to the right for the Hannegan Camp. 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. One mile north of Hannegan Pass the trail enters the North Cascades National Park. This is the first leg of the very popular Copper Ridge loop. The trail also accesses Whatcom Pass, Easy Ridge, an extended trip across the North Cascades Picket Range to Ross Lake Reservoir, and other less traveled locations in the North Cascades National Park.

There is one dispersed campsite with a picnic table and fire ring, and a day-use shelter located at the trailhead but no vehicular access to that site due to a washout this is the only site available at this location

At a Glance

Open Season:	Summer - Fall
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	Summer - Fall
Restrictions:	Open to hikers and llamas year round. Open to stock July 1-Oct. 31. No campfires. Wilderness regulations apply, 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. Overnight use requires a backcountry permit available at the Glacier Public Service Center. Camping and fires are permitted only in designated sites. No hunting. No mushroom collecting.
Closest Towns:	Glacier, Washington
Water:	No potable water.
Restroom:	Vault toilet at trailhead. Mountain toilet located at Hannegan Camps.
Passes:	A valid Recreation Pass required at Hannegan Lake Trailhead.
Operated By:	US Forest Service
Information Center:	Check current conditions or call Mt. Baker Ranger District office or Glacier Public Service Center.

General Information

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.

General Notes:

Black bears frequent the area. Food and scented items need to be stored in a secure manner.

Maps:

Green Trails: Mt. Shuksan #14
USGS: Mount Sefrit
USFS: Mt. Baker Ranger District and Mt. Baker Wilderness

Camping: Backpackers are encouraged to use the designated sites and cooking area at Hannegan Camp. Please store food, garbage, cooking gear and toiletries. Toilet facilities located at Hannegan Camp and Hannegan Pass.

Parking:

The trailhead and parking area are located at the end of the road. Parking for 30+ vehicles with room for stock trailers.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Dispersed Camping

Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:

Hannegan Trailhead

Mountain Climbing

Recreation areas with activity Mountain Climbing:

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Hannegan Trailhead

Fire Information	Campfires are prohibited in the Mt. Baker Wilderness
Elevation desc	Elevation Gain/Loss: +2000 feet to pass and -700 feet to national park boundary
Difficulty Level:	More Difficult