Horseshoe Mountain

North Cascades > Pasayten

48.9086, -119.9041 Map & Directions

Length: 12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,940 feet
Highest Point: 7,956 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Hard

Wildflowers/Meadows
Mountain views
Wildlife
Summits
Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

Permits Required

Wilderness permit. Self-issue at trailhead (no fee)

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Horseshoe Mountain is a peak in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Canadian Border, overlooking Horseshoe Basin. With expansive views into Canada and of the eastern Pasayten. Continue reading

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Hiking Horseshoe Mountain

Horseshoe Mountain is a peak in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Canadian Border, overlooking Horseshoe Basin. With expansive views into Canada and of the eastern Pasayten.

Start at the Iron Gate Trailhead for the Boundary Trail and hike the 4.8 miles to Sunny Pass. Take the Albert Camp Trail east for 0.6 mile to its high point, 7700ft. Leave the trail and walk the open ridge to the north for 0.6 mile to the summit of Horseshoe Mountain.

Before returning, take time to enjoy the view of Horseshoe Basin and the mountains around it.

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Hike Description Written by
Rolan Shomber, WTA Correspondent

Horseshoe Mountain

Map & Directions

Trailhead

Co-ordinates: 48.9086, -119.9041 Open in Google Maps