Most of the climbing in this route is in the first 3.3 miles, which follow the same path as the Hex Mtn winter route. From the ridge top, the trail to Sasse Mtn goes left and drops to a col, but remains high o the ridge for the remainder of the way to the summit. The trail is mostly under forest cover, but there are sections of open terrain that afford good views of the surrounding mountains and Cle Elum Lake. The trail swings east then resumes its northward march along the ridge to the round summit, where the deep snow buries most of the trees that would otherwise prevent a 360 degree view.