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North Cascades National Park

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North Cascades National Park
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Places in North Cascades

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Maple Pass Loop, North Cascades National ParkMaple Pass LoopIconic ridge loop with wildflowers, larches, and an alpine lakeTrailhead · RestroomCascade Pass, North Cascades National ParkCascade PassBig alpine views, wildlife, and options from a classic passScenic Viewpoint · ParkingDiablo Lake, North Cascades National ParkDiablo LakeTurquoise reservoir with easy wow-factor views and hiking add-onsParking · RestroomMount Shuksan, North Cascades National ParkMount ShuksanIconic Cascades peak with classic glacier-to-rock summitsTrailhead · ParkingSahale Glacier Camp — North Cascades National Park, North Cascades National ParkSahale Glacier Camp — North Cascades National ParkWind‑scoured alpine camp with outrageous glacier and peak viewsRestroom · Scenic ViewpointDiablo Lake Overlook, North Cascades National ParkDiablo Lake OverlookInstant postcard view of Diablo's electric-turquoise waterParking · RestroomWashington Pass, North Cascades National ParkWashington PassQuick stop, giant views of peaks and the winding highway belowScenic Viewpoint · ParkingCopper Ridge Lookout, North Cascades National ParkCopper Ridge LookoutRemote historic lookout with huge views of the Pickets and BakerScenic Viewpoint

Trails in North Cascades

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Sahale Arm Trail, North Cascades National ParkChallengingSahale Arm TrailStrenuous alpine ridge to glacier views, goats, and Doubtful Lake.12 mi · 8.5 hrHeather-Maple Pass Loop, North Cascades National ParkChallengingHeather-Maple Pass LoopIconic ridge loop with larches, Lake Ann, and nonstop Cascades views7.2 mi · 4.5 hrCascade Pass Trail, North Cascades National ParkModerateCascade Pass TrailThe shortest hop into true alpine with jaw-dropping glacier views7.2 mi · 5 hrCopper Ridge Loop, North Cascades National ParkChallengingCopper Ridge LoopBig views, bigger effort: ridges, lakes, and a hand pull cable car34 mi · 72 hrDevil's Dome Loop, North Cascades National ParkChallengingDevil's Dome LoopHigh, wild ridges and brutal climbs with North Cascades mega-views40 mi · 96 hrHidden Lake Lookout Trail, North Cascades National ParkChallengingHidden Lake Lookout TrailBig views and a sleepable fire lookout above a truly hidden lake8.8 mi · 7 hrDesolation Peak Trail, North Cascades National ParkChallengingDesolation Peak TrailA steep, boat-in climb to a legendary North Cascades fire lookout9.4 mi · 7.4 hrDoubtful Lake Trail, North Cascades National ParkChallengingDoubtful Lake TrailClassic Cascade Pass views with a steep drop to a turquoise cirque.9.5 mi · 6.5 hr

Find wildlife in North Cascades

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Mountain Goat in North Cascades National ParkMountain GoatReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM94 sightingsBlack Bear in North Cascades National ParkBlack BearReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM63 sightingsMule Deer in North Cascades National ParkMule DeerReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM19 sightingsSooty Grouse in North Cascades National ParkSooty GrouseReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM70 sightingsWhite-tailed Ptarmigan in North Cascades National ParkWhite-tailed PtarmiganReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM21 sightingsWestern Toad in North Cascades National ParkWestern ToadReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM75 sightingsHoary Marmot in North Cascades National ParkHoary MarmotReports peak in the late morning, around 9 AM123 sightingsPika in North Cascades National ParkPikaReports peak in the late morning, around 9 AM116 sightings

Before you go

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INFO

Stehekin Landing services limited

Services at Stehekin Landing are limited because historic flooding in December 2025 left the area’s wastewater treatment plant inoperable, although visitor and recreational opportunities remain available in the Stehekin Valley. - Lakeview and Purple Point Campgrounds are available first-come, first-served and free of charge. - Fuel is available at Stehekin Landing 10 a.m.–1 p.m. daily through September 15, 2026; after September 15, fuel service is available on an emergency basis. Check the latest Stehekin information before traveling.

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CLOSURE

Marblemount Bridge nighttime closures

The Skagit River Marblemount Bridge will close overnight for repairs, cutting off access to Cascade River Road during each closure. - Closures are scheduled 8 p.m.–4 a.m., Monday evening through Friday morning, September 14–18, 2026; the bridge reopens during the day between closures. - The closures are for bridge-deck replacement. The Rockport Cascade Road detour cannot be used because of a Jordan Creek washout, while first responders retain access during the closures. Check current bridge closure updates before traveling.

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Hidden Lake Road closed

Sibley Creek/Hidden Lake Road (USFS 1540) is closed because of a large washout approximately two miles up the road. - The unmaintained road may also be impassable because of downed trees, slide debris, snowfall, or additional washouts; its first steep section is impassable without a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle. - Do not use this road to reach the Hidden Lake trailhead. Check current road conditions before planning access.

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