North Cascades National Park
A view of Diablo Lake in the North Cascades
North Cascades National Park has some of the best camping in Washington state, as well as the most memorable treks within its namesake mountain range. Spend a night at Sahale Glacier Camp before setting out on the best trails in North Cascades National Park such as the 43-mile Devil's Dome loop. For a day hike in the North Cascades, take a look at the Chain Lakes Loop. These North Cascades hikes should be a part of any hiker's trip to Seattle, only a three hour drive away.
Explore North Cascades National Park, Washington
Rocky peaks, meadows, and squeaky little pikas: this hike showcases the northwest in all its glory.
The Best National Park Campsites: Sahale Glacier Camp
North Cascades National Park, Washington
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North Cascades National Park Hiking Guide
This remote park saves its best for hikers willing to tackle long miles and steep climbs. Our insider dishes the best ways to see its best views.
Devils Dome Loop, Washington
Score Swiss-Alps scenery without the trans-Atlantic flight.
North Cascades National Park: Cascade Pass
Satisfy your wanderlust on this 5.4-mile out-and-back, which offers stop-and-gawk panoramas of the jagged Cascades blanketed by glaciers.
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area: Rainbow Falls Loop
Travel by boat to a 7.2-mile loop in the North Cascades that features vibrant wildflowers, a rocky overlook above Lake Chelan, and a 300-foot waterfall.
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area: 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.
North Cascades National Park: Agnes Gorge
This 7.9-mile out-and-back in North Cascades National Park links massive old-growth cedars, a photogenic gorge, and waterfall overlooks.
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area: Stehekin to Moore Point via Chelan Lakeshore Trail
This lifelist trip packs in two adventures: an outrageously scenic ferry ride and a remote 14-mile out-and-back hike in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Ross Lake National Recreation Area: Pyramid Lake
This short trail between Gorge and Diablo Lakes climbs steadily to a small pocket lake filled with floating "gardens" and great views of Pyramid Peak.
North Cascades National Park: Easy Pass to Thunder Creek
This 25-mile point-to-point in North Cascades National Park weaves past electric wildflower displays and climbs to an airy, 6,525-foot alpine pass.
North Cascades National Park: Copper Ridge to Big Beaver Trail
Come for the sheer, glaciated peaks, but be mesmerized by rain-fed waterfalls that pour down on all sides along this weeklong trip in North Cascades National Park.
North Cascades National Park: Chain Lakes Loop
A great 6.5-mile dayhike on a loop that provides spectacular views of Mts. Baker and Shuksan as it winds through a chain of alpine lakes.
Going to Extremes
Can you ever really have too much of a good thing? Once you've seen the biggest tree, largest glacier, and deepest canyon, nothing else compares.
National Parks: North Cascades
Come for the sheer, glaciated peaks, but be mesmerized by rain-fed waterfalls that pour down on all sides.