North Cascades WA

Cell Coverage on Sahale Arm Trail

Epic North Cascades hike to Sahale Glacier with jaw-dropping views.

Trail Stats

Length 12.0 miles
Difficulty hard
Elevation Gain 4000 ft
Peak Elevation ~14000 ft

Cell Coverage by Carrier

Verizon No Coverage
AT&T No Coverage
T-Mobile No Coverage

Our Recommendation

Cell coverage is extremely limited or nonexistent on this trail. A satellite communicator (like Garmin inReach) is strongly recommended.

Safety Tips for This Trail

  • Download offline maps before your hike
  • Consider a satellite communicator (Garmin inReach, Zoleo, SPOT)
  • Tell someone your hiking plan and expected return time
  • Carry a paper map and compass as backup

Recommended Gear

Stay connected and safe on trails with limited coverage

Garmin inReach Mini 2

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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

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Gaia GPS Premium

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