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5.6 miles
Distance
2,355 ft
Climb
01:47:40
Avg time
2,355 ft
Altitude change
4,473 ft
Altitude min
6,828 ft
Altitude max
4,473 ft
Altitude start
6,827 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
40.6%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
331 ft
Distance down
1,138 ft
Distance flat
01:47:40
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Cutthroat Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Winthrop
    , Washington
  • Ref Number
    #483
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34511 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #615 in Trail Running
    • #1642 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A nice consistent climb from top to bottom, the higher you go, the better the views become. Note that you join with the Pacific Crest Trail at the top, but bikes are NOT allowed on the pacific crest trail, please respect the closure for now, and support the Sustainable Trails Coalition to reverse this closure. Fast, fun, flowy back to your vehicle with a bit of tech rock and tight switchbacks - but be mindful of traffic coming uphill.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 31, 2025 @ 9:39am
Aug 31, 2025
 Good to go! Beautiful as always.
Jul 18, 2025 @ 5:49pm
Jul 18, 2025
 All clear; except for one creek crossing coulld be ridden no dabs. For a mountain trail going to nearly 7000’, it is running smooth and fast....
Jun 17, 2025 @ 11:42am
Jun 17, 2025
 Trail in great shape. Water crossings not a problem. Small snow patch at the top but easy to push the bike through.
Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:43am
Oct 20, 2024
 The warm front and rain that came through Friday night melted all the snow and all the larch lemmings have hibernated for the season. The color...
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        Directions to cutthroat-pass trailhead (48.556350, -120.654750)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cutthroat Pass

        ▼ Where is Cutthroat Pass located?
        Cutthroat Pass is located in Winthrop, Washington, United States. It is part of the Winthrop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.55635, -120.65475.
        ▼ How hard is Cutthroat Pass?
        Cutthroat Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cutthroat Pass?
        Cutthroat Pass has 2,355 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,473 ft to 6,828 ft.
        ▼ Is Cutthroat Pass a point to point trail?
        Cutthroat Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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