Highway 20 Hiker Shuttle

One-way and roundtrip shuttles from Mazama and Winthrop

2026 Schedule coming soon in Early March!

Highway 20 Shuttle Schedule

  • 7:00 AM - 9:25 AM: Winthrop to Highway 20

  • 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Highway 20 to Mazama

  • 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Mazama to Rainy Pass (Direct)

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Highway 20 to Winthrop

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About the shuttle

Are you looking to through-hike along the PCT, PNT, or elsewhere in the North Cascades? Our Highway 20 Hiker Shuttle provides transportation from Winthrop and Mazama to various popular trailheads along Highway 20. Connections available to Hart’s Pass and Mount Vernon!

Shuttle Details

  • Thursday - Monday: July 9 - September 28, 2026

  • Pricing: $45 per hiker (one-way)

  • Minimum: 2 hiker or $90 minimum to operate

    • Solo Hiker? If other passengers join, we will refund you the $45 passenger slot you didn’t need.

  • Capacity: 10 passengers

  • Advanced online reservations required: 24 hours notice

  • Primary Meet-up locations:

Morning Schedule

Winthrop to Highway 20: Westbound (AM)

  • 7:00 AM: Winthrop

  • 7:30 AM: Mazama

  • 8:00 AM: Cutthroat

  • 8:20 AM: Bridge Creek

  • 8:30 AM: Rainy Pass

  • 8:45 AM: Easy Pass

  • 9:15 AM: Ross Dam (+ $15 per)

  • 9:25 AM: Colonial Creek (+ $15 per)

Book: Winthrop to Highway 20

Highway 20 to Mazama: Eastbound (AM)

Book: Highway 20 to Mazama

Note: Due to the longer drive time, pick-ups and drop-offs at Ross Dam or Colonial Creek Campground are an extra $15 per passenger.

Afternoon Schedule

Mazama to Rainy Pass: Westbound (PM)

This is a direct shuttle route from Mazama to Rainy Pass. We will stop at other trailheads on our 4:00 PM return shuttle from Highway 20 to Winthrop.

Coming Soon!

Highway 20 to Winthrop: Eastbound (PM)

  • 4:00 PM: Rainy Pass

  • 4:10 PM: Bridge Creek

  • 4:30 PM: Cutthroat

  • 5:00 PM: Mazama

  • 5:30 PM: Winthrop

Coming Soon!

Who should join our shuttle?

Backpackers: Starting at $45 per hiker (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 $45 per hiker for one-way service onto Highway 20. We can also assist with custom shuttles upon request starting at $200 for up to 10 hikers at different times or locations.

Trailhead Shuttle Options

  • Highway 20 Shuttle: Available daily for $45 per hiker (one-way)

  • Custom Shuttles: Most trailheads in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan-Wenatchee, which start at $200 for a 2 hour roundtrip based out of Mazama, including Hart’s Pass. Click here to learn more about custom shuttles.

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Day Hikers: $75 per hiker roundtrip

Want to avoid the stress of full parking lots and congested trailheads? Our Highway 20 Hiker Shuttle also provides some excellent day-hiking opportunities without a vehicle including: