Cutthroat Pass way out in the North Cascades and is a gap between Skagit County on the west and Okanogan County on the east. There are two trails that one can hike to the pass. To reach the pass, I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail starting from Rainy Pass.
A larch with The Needles in the background
Some interesting formations in the rocks above the trail
Distant peaks in the Pasayten Wilderness
The impressive faces of Tower Mountain
I always take a side trip to Washington Pass when I am in the area.