Sulphide Glacier Route
North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, WA
Out-and-back trail in North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.9 mi (7.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,022 ft (921 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 5 min
- High point
- 9,065 ft (2,763 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Mount Shuksan 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sulphide Glacier Route
How long is Sulphide Glacier Route?
Sulphide Glacier Route is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 5 min. It climbs 3,022 ft (921 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,065 ft (2,763 m).
How hard is Sulphide Glacier Route?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sulphide Glacier Route?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Sulphide Glacier Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Sulphide Glacier Route shaded?
Mostly exposed (18% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Sulphide Glacier Route?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Sulphide Glacier Route?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Sulphide Glacier Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Shannon Ridge Trail Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Hard · 6.7 mi (10.8 km)
- Fisher Chimneys Approach Mount Baker Wilderness · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Shuksan Lake Trail Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Hard · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Baker River Trail Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Price Lake Trail Mount Baker Wilderness · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Daytona Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Moderate · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Big Hemi Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Moderate · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
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