Cutthroat Pass was one of my first backpacking trips! Love that hike.8 miles 3500 ft or so. Would like to hit cutthroat pass but not sure if my friends will be organized enough to do the 3 hour drive and not get stuck in the dark.
A couple other good ones would be Colchuck Lake, it might be a good option a little closer and pretty, no matter the weather. Granite Mountain would be awesome if it isn't too overcast as well.