High Pass Trail is a strenuous 4 mile hike. Start on the Winchester Mountain Trail #685. Beginning the climb up the slope of Winchester Mountain, a trail junction is encountered in 0.5 mile. Take the right for the High Pass Trail. The left fork continues to the Winchester Lookout.

Directions: From Glacier, Follow the Mt. Baker Hwy. 542 east for 12 miles to Forest Road #3065 (Twin Lakes Road). The road is located on the left hand side of the highway just beyond the Department of Transportation's Shuksan maintenance facility. Turn left on Twin Lakes Road and continue approximately 4.5 miles to the Tomyhoi Lake/Yellow Aster Butte Trailhead. The remainder of the road beyond this point is not maintained for passenger vehicles. Those persons with a four wheel drive high clearance vehicles may be able to continue the remaining 2 miles to Twin Lakes. The trailhead is located between the two lakes.

Elevation: 5,200 feet

Elevation Gain: 700 feet

Distance: 4 miles

Usage: Moderate

Difficulty: Strenuous

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