Route Information
Distance:
12 miles Roundtrip
Difficulty Level: Advanced Intermediate
Elevation Gain: 2300 feet
Suggested Maps: Green Trails #50
This
ride is all on singletrack in a stunning alpine setting. The trail between
the trailhead and the lake is popular with hikers so ride in control.
The ride is and out and back. Because of hikers, this is a good ride to
do midweek or late in the day.
To the Trailhead: From Winthrop head west on Highway 20 towards
Washington Pass. Approximately 4.5 miles before the summit, there will
be a sign for the Cutthroat Trailhead. Turn right and follow this road
about a mile to it's end at the trailhead.
The
Ride: Two miles from the trailhead is the turnoff for Cutthroat Lake.
The turnoff for the pass is is about 1/8 mile from this point. Turn right
at the Cutthroat Pass sign. The trail is rocky and narrow in places but
well worth the effort. Once at the pass the trail intersects the Pacific
Crest Trail. No bikes are allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail.
