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3 days ago · Trail Conditions. Cascade River Road is still completely snow covered starting 0.5 miles before the Cascade Pass trailhead. Photo by NPS. May 19, 2024. The Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount is open for the season! Backcountry Permits are required year round for all overnight trips in the park and they help us locate you in an emergency.
- Fire Closures
Brush Creek Trail post fire conditions 2022 . NPS Photo....
- Food Storage Requirements
Proper food storage is essential and required (by law) for...
- Thunder Knob
To find the trail, walk back through the north side of...
- Road Conditions
State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) OPEN: Current: For...
- Thornton Lake
Hikers descend into the cool hemlock forest of the Thornton...
- Desolation
If accessing the trail via boat, there is also a dock for...
- Sourdough Mountain Trail
A hiker descends from Sourdough Lookout via the Pierce...
- Mcalester Lake Trail
The trail enters North Cascades National Park after 1.4...
- Bridge Creek
June 8th, 2023 The Bridge Creek Trail is one segment of the...
- Big Beaver
Enjoy the special place where Pierce Creek cascades from its...
- Fire Closures
3 days ago · The most popular trail in North Cascades National Park is a long trek with great mountain views. The top-rated trail in North Cascades National Park is Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm Trail. At 11.6 miles, this out-and-back trail is not for the faint of heart. Despite the long trail length and the 3,963 feet in elevation gain, this trail is ...
5 days ago · The Skagit River is the heart and soul of the North Cascades. It is by far the largest watershed in the southern arms of the Salish Sea, draining an area of topographic riddles and complex geology. I have been a student of the Skagit’s natural history since I first set eyes on the valley in 1980. My focus as a geologist for the past 44 years ...
5 days ago · North Cascades National Park is located in the North Cascades Mountain range of Northern Washington. In this video we show you 11 amazing stops you could sto...
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- Adventures Are Out There
4 days ago · North Cascades is Free to Visit. That's right, North Cascades National Park is free to visit all year round. North Cascades has fairly minimal structures, and the fees collected for dock use at Lake Chelan and camping in the park are enough to maintain the area. Conversely, Olympic National Park charges $30 a vehicle or $15 a person.
3 days ago · Distance: 12 Miles Point-To-Point. Time Needed: 1-2 Days. Elevation Gain/Loss: 4000 ft. Maximum Elevation: 7,600 ft. Difficulty: Strenuous. Route: Cascade Pass to Sahale Arm. When to Hike: August – October (after Snowmelt) Permits Required: Yes. Backpacking Sahale Glacier requires backcountry camping permits issued by the US National Parks ...
5 days ago · The following ISS sightings are possible from Friday May 17, 2024 through Saturday Jun 1, 2024
