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Cashmere Mountain via Little Eightmile Lake, Eightmile-Trout Creek Trail, Lake Caroline and Windy Pass

The hike to Cashmere Mountain is a spectacular journey through the heart of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, offering a diverse range of views. Starting at the Eightmile Lake Trailhead, the route leads you past scenic lakes like Little Eightmile Lake and Lake Caroline, each with pristine alpine waters framed by rugged peaks. As you continue, the trail ascends to Windy Pass, providing expansive vistas of the surrounding wilderness, including impressive views of Cashmere Mountain itself​. The landscape is a mix of lush meadows, rocky talus slopes, and burned areas, creating a stark contrast of textures and colors along the way. This challenging route is known for its strenuous elevation gain, especially in the upper sections, but the stunning panoramas make it well worth the effort. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Lake #Nature

  • Distance: 9.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 5,502 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 8,235 ft
  • Elevation loss: 535 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 3,264 ft

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  • Distance: 9.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 5,502 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 8,235 ft
  • Elevation loss: 535 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 3,264 ft

About this trail

Name: Cashmere Mountain via Little Eightmile Lake, Eightmile-Trout Creek Trail, Lake Caroline and Windy Pass trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Eight Mile Road, Chelan County, Washington, United States (47.53586 -120.81313)

End: Chelan County, Washington, United States (47.55930 -120.84837)

Coordinates: 47.52485 -120.87492 47.55977 -120.81313

Topography: Chelan County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧭GPS Watch Accessories - Bands and chargers for GPS watches
📱Heavy-Duty Phone Cases - Drop-proof and waterproof protection for outdoor navigation
🔌Solar Panel Charger - Charge gear sustainably outdoors
🪄Magnetic Compass - Accurate compass for navigation
🧯Portable Fire Pit - Compact fire pit for camping spots

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