Highway 20 Hiker Shuttle
One-way and roundtrip shuttles from Mazama, WA
Online Bookings Opening Soon!
About the shuttle
In 2025, our shuttle van will be located in Mazama, WA!
Whether you’re backpacking the PCT, day hiking the Heather-Maple Pass Loop, or simply wanting to sightsee at Washington Pass and Diablo Lake, our Highway 20 hiker shuttle is the perfect way to experience the best of North Cascades without a vehicle or having to worry about crowded trailhead parking lots!
Shuttle Details
Dates: Available daily from July 5 - October 26
Check-in: 7:00 AM - 7:15 AM
Departure & Return: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Pricing: $50 per hiker
Capacity: 10 passengers
Online reservations required: 24 hours notice
Meet-up location: Mazama Trailhead (520 Goat Creek Rd, Mazama, WA 98833)
Shuttle Schedule
Highway 20 Westbound stops
7:30 AM: Mazama
8:00 AM: Cutthroat
8:15 AM: Blue Lake
8:25 AM: Bridge Creek
8:35 AM: Rainy Pass
8:45 AM: Easy Pass
Shuttle continues into North Cascades National Park for Naturalist Guided Hiking Tour.
Highway 20 Eastbound stops
3:00 PM: Easy Pass
3:15 PM: Rainy Pass
3:25 PM: Bridge Creek
3:35 PM: Blue Lake
3:40 PM: Sightseeing stop at Washington Pass (20 min)
4:10 PM: Cutthroat
4:30 PM: Mazama
One-way drive time: 47 minutes
North Cascades NP Map: Trails/Trailheads
Who should join our shuttle?
Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour: $160 per person
Whether you’re visiting the North Cascades for the first time or simply want to see the highlights without having to stress about driving and crowded parking lots, this shuttle route is the perfect opportunity to see Highway 20’s top destinations on a day trip!
Highlights include:
Rainy Lake (self-guided)
East Bank Trail
Diablo Lake
Thunder Creek
Washington Pass Overlook
Day Hikers (Self-Guided): $100 per hiker
Whether you’re visiting the North Cascades for the first time or simply want to see the highlights without having to stress about driving and crowded parking lots, this shuttle route is the perfect opportunity to see Highway 20’s top destinations!
Popular Day Hiking Options:
Option #1 - Difficult: 8:35 AM - 3:15 PM: Heather-Maple Pass Loop (7.2 mile loop) via Rainy Pass TH
Option #2 - Moderate: 8:15 AM - 3:35 PM: Blue Lake (4.4 miles out/back) via Blue Lake TH
Option #3 - Easier: 8:35 AM - 3:15 PM: Lake Ann (3.4 miles out/back) and/or Rainy Lake (2.0 miles out/back) via Rainy Pass Trailhead
Option #4 - Easier: 8:00 AM - 4:10 PM: Cutthroat Lake (3.8 miles out/back)
Backpackers: $50 per person (one-way)
Don’t worry about bringing two cars, doubling up the drive, and worrying about congested trailhead parking lots. We are the “ski lift on wheels” for backpackers in the North Cascades. You can book the Highway 20 Hiker Shuttle for $50 per hiker for one-way service onto Highway 20. We can also assist with custom shuttles upon request starting at $400 for up to 10 hikers.
Trailhead Shuttle Options
Highway 20 Shuttle: Available daily for $50 per hiker (one-way)
Custom Shuttles: Most trailheads in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan-Wenatchee, which start at $400 for a 4 hour roundtrip based out of Mazama, including Hart’s Pass.