Highway 20 Hiker Shuttle
Roundtrip Shuttle from Burlington to Mazama
About the shuttle
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 “hop-on, hop-off” 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
Departure / Return: 8:00 AM / 6:00 PM
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays from July 13 - September 29
Pricing: $95 per person
Capacity: 10 passengers
Online reservations required: 24 hours notice
Meet-up location: Chuckanut Park and Ride (999N N Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA 98233)
Shuttle Schedule
Eastbound Drop-offs
10:00 AM: Easy Pass
10:10 AM: Rainy Pass
10:15 AM: Bridge Creek
10:20 AM: Blue Lake
10:25 AM: Washington Pass (20 min sightseeing stop)
11:00 AM: Cutthroat
11:30 AM: Mazama
Note: actual drop-off times may vary based on traffic, parking, and the number of hikers on board the shuttle.
Westbound Pick-ups
12:30 PM: Mazama
3:00 PM: Cutthroat
3:10 PM: Blue Lake
3:15 PM: Bridge Creek
3:20 PM: Rainy Pass
3:30 PM: Easy Pass
4:00 PM: Diablo Lake Vista Point (20 min sightseeing stop)
Note: actual pick-up times may vary based on traffic, parking, and the number of hikers on board the shuttle.
One-way drive time: 2 hours 30 minutes
North Cascades NP Map: Trails/Trailheads
Who should join our shuttle?
Sightseers
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!
Sightseeing Itinerary (+ $50 per person add-on)
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM: Sightseeing at Washington Pass (viewpoint)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch stop at Mazama Store
1:00 PM - 3:20 PM: Rainy Lake (2.0 miles out/back)
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM: Diablo Lake (viewpoint)
Day Hikers
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: 10:10 AM - 3:20 PM: Heather-Maple Pass Loop (7.2 mile loop) via Rainy Pass TH
Option #2 - Moderate: 10:20 AM - 3:10 PM: Blue Lake (4.4 miles out/back) via Blue Lake TH
Option #3 - Easier: 10:10 AM - 3:20 PM: Lake Ann (3.4 miles out/back) and/or Rainy Lake (2.0 miles out/back) via Rainy Pass Trailhead
Option #4 - Easier: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Cutthroat Lake (3.8 miles out/back)
Backpackers
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 ($95 per hiker) for service on Saturdays and Sundays. Otherwise, we can assist with custom shuttles upon request 7 days per week starting at $400 for up to 10 hikers.
Trailhead Shuttle Options
Saturdays/Sundays: Highway 20 Hiker Shuttle ($95 per hiker)
Upon Request (7 days per week): Most trailheads in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan Wenatchee, which start at $400 for a 4 hour roundtrip based out of Mount Vernon.