Three hundred yards (270 m) from the trailhead, cross Granite Creek on a footlog and head up into the forest. A US Forest Service Northwest Forest Pass is required to park here. The trailhead is located on the south side of the highway. Midway along the Fisher Creek Trail, find Cosho Camp in the forest, and Junction Camp is located at the intersection with the Thunder Creek Trail.įollow State Route 20 to mile 151. Fisher Camp is located in the basin below the pass. There is no camping allowed at Easy Pass or in the meadows. An ice axe is necessary to safely traverse the steep snow.Ī backcountry permit is required for all overnight stays. The north side of this trail usually has steep snow well into July.Please take care to avoid trampling the vegetation by hiking and resting only on durable surfaces such as the trail, snow or rocks. This area has very fragile vegetation.
Pets are not allowed at Easy Pass or anywhere else in the national park.See the detailed trail description for more information on this area. Backpackers will enjoy camping in Fisher Basin and along the wild and shady Fisher Creek. In the spring and early summer, wildflowers abound, and in the autumn, golden larches make this area even more special. The short, steep trail to the pass is anything but "easy." The views, however, are your reward: panoramic vistas of Fisher Basin and Mounts Logan, Fisher, and Arriva. Extensive meadows are crowned by glacial peaks. Many believe the Easy Pass and Fisher Basin area to be one of the most superb places in the North Cascades. To junction with Thunder Creek Trail: 14.8 miles (24 km)
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