Mountains & trails · Rainy Pass — Lake Ann junction — Heather Pass — Maple Pass — forest descent
Loop through the high country of Maple Pass
Climb from dense forest to a high loop of serrated peaks, glacier-cut basins and golden larches when autumn arrives. The experience is structured as a deliberate route rather than a hurried photo stop.
Climb from dense forest to a high loop of serrated peaks, glacier-cut basins and golden larches when autumn arrives. Moving through Rainy Pass, then Lake Ann junction, then Heather Pass, then Maple Pass, then forest descent gives the visit a clear sequence and keeps the landscape, people or history connected to the activity itself.
Check wildfire, road and snow conditions, carry navigation and stay on the main trail around fragile heather. Start early because parking and afternoon weather both become difficult. Confirm the live official calendar, access conditions and local safety advice before departure, reserve any capacity-controlled element and follow instructions from guides, rangers or site staff.