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A long stretch of over 15 miles connects Devil’s Dome and Devil’s Park. For the most part the trail traverses above tree line with huge views and flower packed meadows. Water can be scarce along here so plan accordingly. Devil’s Pass may have water a few hundred yards down the north side.
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Enjoy views of peaks from the ridge, wildflowers in the...
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Distance: 39 miles according to the map above, 41.5 according to my National Geographic topo map, and 43 according to other trail reports online. Time: 3 – 5 days Elevation gain: ~10,500 feet Elevation range: ~1550 – 6900 feet
Devil’s Dome Loop spans two different land management areas, the Ross Lake National Recreation Area (part of North Cascades National Park) and the Pasaytan Wilderness. Here’s what you’ll need in each to hike the complete loop.
There are two trailheads along Highway 20 where you can start and end this hike: East Bank and Canyon Creek. They are about 3 miles apart. Given that East Bank parking is free and also that the bridge at Canyon Creek may still be damaged (see below), it probably makes more sense to start at the East Bank Trailhead unless Canyon Creek works better f...
Within the Ross Lake National Recreation Area, camping is only allowed at designated sites and reservations are required (see above). In the Pasaytan Wilderness where most of the loop lies, camping is allowed anywhere within Leave No Trace guidelines (camp in previously used sites, on durable surfaces, not immediately next to water sources). Here a...
This is definitely black bear territory, so be sure to use proper food storage and bear avoidance techniques. I personally saw two bears in two days along this trail! It’s not a bad idea to make noise and avoid startling them (I was hiking solo and probably too quietly). Bear canisters aren’t required on this route but aren’t a bad idea anyway. See...
For those wishing to focus on the higher elevation hiking, it’s possible to take the Ross Lake Water Taxiinstead of hiking a large portion of the East Bank Trail. Reservations are required and the per-boat fee makes more sense if hiking in a group. Personally I enjoyed the East Bank Trail and the lake views quite a bit. I think it’s worth hiking th...
Devil’s Dome Loop is definitely not the only good trail in the area. A number of other options exist, including extensions into longer loops of 70+ miles by heading further north to Castle Pass Trail, or further east to the PCT and beyond. Long distance enthusiasts may be intrigued by the route’s overlap with the Pacific Northwest National Scenic T...
Here is a basic overview mapfor planning purposes, not suitable for on-trail navigation. For on-trail navigation I recommend the National Geographic topographic map of North Cascades National Park, available here. You can also use the AllTrails app with a subscription for offline navigation; here’s the routeyou should download.
Sep 5, 2019 · The Devils Dome Loop. The Devils Dome loop lies almost entirely inside the western edge of the Pasayten Wilderness, weaving up and down high ridges and traversing subalpine meadows while circumnavigating 9,066’ Jack Mountain, the Pasayten’s tallest peak.
Devil's Dome Loop. Discover this 40.0-mile loop trail near Marblemount, Washington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 22 h 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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- Marblemount, Washington, United States
Feb 5, 2015 · The numbers: 43 miles, 5 to 6 days. The hike: The devil looms large on this rugged loop—you’ll pass Devils Creek, Pass, Park, Junction, and Dome—and you may curse like Satan during the initial 3,300-foot, 4-mile climb to McMillan Park.
Spruce Railroad Trail. Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast. 48.0933, -123.8025 Map & Directions. Length. 5.0 miles, one-way. Elevation Gain. 250 feet. Highest Point. 700 feet. Calculated Difficulty. Easy/Moderate. The trail is temporarily closed due to rockfall. Crossing Lake Crescent on the Spruce Railroad Trail. Photo by seradavis.
