North Cascades National Park: Coon Lake
Climb above the Stehekin River Valley, passing rugged cliffs and bird's-eye views, to a remote mountain lake at the foot of McGregor Mountain.
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North Cascades National Park: Agnes GorgeThis 7.9-mile out-and-back in North Cascades National Park links massive old-growth cedars, a photogenic gorge, and waterfall overlooks. North Cascades National Park: Cascade PassSatisfy your wanderlust on this 7.2-mile out-and-back, which offers stop-and-gawk panoramas of the jagged Cascades blanketed by glaciers.
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Trip Doctor: Best Western FoliageWhere's the best western foliage? May Close-to-Home HikesOur map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here. Hike to Copper Mountain Fire Lookout in the North CascadesTake a stunning ridge walk in this glacier-clad wilderness park |
Cascade Pass, North Cascades National ParkThe Cascade scenery on this hike can only be compared to those of the Alps. Best Waterfall HikesLearn the weird science behind our addiction to waterfalls, and the location of the best trails in North America. Best Backpacking In WashingtonOur comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Washington. |
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