Pass Mountain Saddle Hike

The Pass Mountain Saddle is a much more relaxed objective than Pass Mountain, which requires a lot of scrambling and hands-on climbing. In contrast, this route is laid-back enough for families and beginners. It’s not too long and, while a bit rocky, the terrain is quite manageable. Expect fairly light traffic on this route.

We don’t recommend this hike in the extreme heat of summer since there’s almost no shade. Bring lots of water, wear a hat, apply sunscreen, and remember to bring water for dogs if taking them along.

From the trailhead, take the route on your left. It comes to a T in a wash quickly. Hike down through the wash and look for the blue heart on the other side. You’ll hike alongside the base ridge of Pass Mountain. It’s quite relaxed until you start to climb up to the saddle, which is a bit rockier and steeper. The turnaround point is where the trail splits.