![]() ![]() ![]() This trail head is located at the North Cascades – Mount Baker Area. Elevation gain is 2,200 feet. This is one of my favorite hikes to do with kids. The path gives you great views of Diablo Lake and the jagged peaks of the North Cascades. Find the trail head at Colonial Creek Campground which is located at milepost 130 on SR 20. At the north side of Colonial Creek Campground, you’ll have to go over a couple of footbridges and stroll by a few walk-in campsites before reaching the trail head. Thunder Knob Trail – 3.6 miles (out and back) The Pyramid Lake Trail is a moderately strenuous hike with about 1, 500 ft of elevation gain over a 2-mile distance. It’s accessed via SR 20 just east of Gorge Lake (mile post 126.8). Parking is available on the north side of the road. The trailhead is marked with a signpost. The trail ends at a mountain lake with many logs floating on its surface. Pyramid Lake Trail – 4.2 miles (out and back) This trail can be found behind the Gorge Powerhouse in Upper Newhalem. You’ll eventually end up at Ladder Creek Falls as you walk through some lovely, manicured gardens. The powerhouse can be accessed via a foot suspension bridge. This is one of several trails available in the Newhalem area. It starts at the northeast part of the North Cascades Visitor Center, leads you through forest growth, and offers unobstructed views of the Skagit River. This trail also connects to loops A and B of the Newhalem Creek Campground. Heavy rain typically begins in November and lasts through March. Various trails and access roads may close at a moment’s notice because of snowfall or floods. It’s best to check current conditions before adventuring. North Cascades offers strolling paths and hiking trails for all level of adventurers. As expected, trails are most popular during the summer months between June through early September. Please remember that many of the trails that reach higher elevations are often covered in snow even during July and August. Colonial Creek – Appropriate for walk-in tent only (10 sites)Ĭamping sites are also available at Stehekin. Peak season is from late May to early September, and reservations are required at the following popular destinations: Harlequin, Lakeview, and Purple Point campgrounds. For the remaining months, campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.īoat-in camping is a wonderful and unique way to enjoy NCNP. These sites may be accessed via one of three lakes: Chelan, Ross and Diablo.Goodell Creek – Appropriate for smaller RVs and tents (19 sites).Gorge Lake – Appropriate for smaller RVs and tents (8 sites).Visit to make campground reservations and to check for specific dates when reservations are required. If you plan to camp outside those dates, then it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. Winter is a special and unpredictable time at NCNP. Only the following campgrounds are open throughout the winter and are available on a first-come, first-served basis: Please remember that dispersed camping is not available at the park, and all overnight parking or camping must be at established campsites and campgrounds. If you need provisions - such as gas, ice, or firewood - pick them up before arriving at the park. The closest town for supplies is Marblemount, WA. It’s best to make reservations early for all campgrounds at NCNP during operational season which extends from late May through September. From July 1 st through Labor Day, you can camp for no more than 14 consecutive days at a site. During any other part of the year, this limit is extended to 30 days. You can also gain access to NCNP from the south via the town of Chelan. In Chelan, take the Lady of the Lake ferry (passenger-only) to Stehekin. This is about a 20-minute drive southwest of Newhalem along SR 20. The Visitor Center is located in the town of Newhalem, just over an hour drive from Sedro-Woolley. However, if you need backcountry permits, first stop at the Wilderness Information Center near the town of Marblemount. ![]() Sedro-Woolley is the largest town on the western side of NCNP. If approaching from the east, then Winthrop is the largest town near NCNP. From Sea-Tac airport, drive up Interstate 5 and catch SR 20 at Sedro-Wooley and head east. The closest international airport to NCNP is Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport, which is about 130 miles from the North Cascades Visitor Center. But while you prepare to embark on your next adventure, what should you know before you go? Read on for your guide to North Cascades National Park! What to Know Before You Go It also has the largest glacial systems in the contiguous United States. North Cascades National Park (NCNP) spans over 500,000 acres of wilderness. It boasts the greatest diversity of plant life of any American national park. ![]()
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