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North Cascades Overlook – Washington Pass loop from Washington Pass

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North Cascades Overlook – Washington Pass loop from Washington Pass

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North Cascades Overlook – Washington Pass loop from Washington Pass

06:38

102km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 102 km for 309 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.44 km

Winthrop

Highlight • Settlement

Winthrop is a lovely small Wild West town in the heart of the Northern Cascades. There are restaurants, cafés, two outfitters and accommodation. Try the ice cream along Main Street! …

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50.4 km

Methow Cycle & Sport

Highlight • Rest Area

Great selection of bikes and accessories

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67.7 km

Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

72.3 km

Mazama

Highlight • Settlement

Mazama is the last small trail town on the Pacific Crest Trail before the Canadian border. There is a comparatively well-stocked outfitter, a general store, picnic benches and a bite to eat.

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93.1 km

Cutthroat Creek

Highlight • River

We gathered water from the abundant waterfalls and then used iodine for purification.

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100 km

Washington Pass

Mountain Pass

102 km

North Cascades Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very short paved loop trail leads to this stunning overlook. You can see the North Cascades with towering Liberty Bell Mountain. Some information boards tell the story about how …

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102 km

At an elevation of about 5,600 feet, Washington Pass offers some great views over the surrounding Cascade Mountains. There is short loop trail leading to an overlook. The rest area is equipped with picnic benches, drinking water fountains and restrooms.

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102 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.7 km

9.10 km

1.44 km

1.18 km

363 m

257 m

Surfaces

98.7 km

1.51 km

1.18 km

685 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

11°C

2°C

37 %

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North Cascades Overlook – Washington Pass loop from Washington Pass

Highway 20

Winthrop

Methow Cycle & Sport

Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge

Mazama

Cutthroat Creek

North Cascades Overlook

Washington Pass

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