3 day itinerary in North Cascades

Washington

1 - 5 days

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North Cascades

Agnes Gorge Trail

Easy 5-mile hike to Agnes Gorge.

An easy 5-mile roundtrip hike to Agnes Gorge.

Bridge Creek (Pacific Crest) Trail

Forest slopes, mountain views, moderate hike, 7 miles roundtrip.

Walk through forested slopes with occasional mountain views on this moderate day hike, or connect to longer backpacking routes. 7 miles roundtrip.

Buckner Orchard

Historic apple orchard, public apple picking, seasonal; walking time undefined.

Historic apple orchard and homestead with seasonal public apple picking.

Cascade Pass Trail

Day hike with views of peaks and glaciers, 7.4 miles.

A popular day hike with spectacular views of peaks and glaciers. 7.4 miles roundtrip.

Company Creek Trail

Steep trail through forest with views of valley and peak.

Company Creek Trail rises steeply through an open forest for brief views of Stehekin Valley and Bonanza Peak.

Diablo Lake Overlook

Diablo Lake Overlook offers scenic vistas of rugged mountains, lake.

Considered one of the best scenic vistas in the park complex, Diablo Lake Overlook provides a stunning view of rugged mountains and a large glacial lake.

Diablo Lake Trail

Hike in forest for views of Diablo Lake. 7.6 miles.

Hike through the forest for peek-a-boo views of Diablo Lake. 7.6 miles roundtrip.

East Bank Trail

Moderate trail through forests, lakeside views. Variable distance, elevation.

A moderate trail though lowland forests with lakeside views. Variable distance and elevation gain.

Easy Pass Trail

Steep trail to mountain pass with panoramic views, 7.4 miles.

A steep trail to a mountain pass with panoramic vistas. 7.4 miles roundtrip.

Fourth of July Pass Trail

Hike through forest to see mountains and glaciers, 10 miles.

Travel through an old-growth forest for mountain and glacier views. 10 miles roundtrip.

Gorge Creek Falls

View waterfall, walk interpretive trail to overlook in short time.

Take in views of a large waterfall and walk along a short, interpretive trail to an overlook.

Happy Panther Trail

Hike along steep forest bank, up to 10 miles roundtrip.

Hike in the forest along the steep bank of Ruby Arm. Up to 10 miles roundtrip.

Harlequin Bridge

Bridge crosses river.

A trussed bridge crosses the Stehekin River.

High Bridge

High Bridge historic site with views of Stehekin River, various trails.

High Bridge is the historic site of the High Bridge Ranger Station and provides views of the Stehekin River. A variety of trails begin in or pass through the area.

Howard Lake Trail

Small forest lake with wildlife, Howard Lake.

Howard Lake, a small forest lake frequented by wildlife.

Hozomeen Lake Trail

Hike moderate trail to scenic lake.

Hike a moderate trail to scenic Hozomeen Lake.

Imus Creek Trail

1.0 mile trail loops through forest above Stehekin Landing.

The 1.0 mile Imus Creek Trail loops through the forest above Stehekin Landing.

International Point

Picnic area with scenic views, boat launch, walking time included.

Visit a picnic area with scenic views and a boat launch.

Lakeshore Trail

Lakeshore Trail follows north shore of Lake Chelan.

The easy-to-moderate Lakeshore Trail follows the north shore of Lake Chelan from Prince Creek to Stehekin.

Lakeview Point and Picnic Area

Picnic area with exhibits, bench, scenic Lake Chelan view.

Picnic area with interpretive wayside exhibits, bench, and scenic view of Lake Chelan.

McGregor Mountain Trail

Steep, strenuous trail, walking time up McGregor Mountain.

A steep and strenuous trail up McGregor Mountain.

McKellar Cabin Trail

Monogram Lake

Strenuous hike to cirque lake, 10 miles roundtrip.

A strenuous hike to a small cirque lake. 10 miles roundtrip.

North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin

Authorized NPS concessionaire offers lodging, restaurant, and general store.

An authorized concessionaire with the NPS, offering lodging, restaurant, and general store.

Old Wagon Trail to Bridge Creek

Hike through cedar groves to Bridge Creek Camp.

Trail through cedar groves and open forest to historic Bridge Creek Camp.

Outdoor Recreation Information Center

Purple Creek Trail

Steep trail to views at Purple Pass, Boulder Butte, Lake Juanita.

A steep trail provides access to sweeping views at Purple Pass, Boulder Butte, and Lake Juanita.

Pyramid Lake Trail

Forest hike to mountain lake: 4.2 miles roundtrip.

Hike through the forest to a small mountain lake. 4.2 miles roundtrip.

Rainbow Falls, North Cascades

312-foot waterfall near road in Stehekin Valley.

A 312-foot tall waterfall, located right off the Stehekin Valley Road.

Rainbow Loop Trail

Loop trail, walk either direction, moderate hike, Lake Chelan views.

Rainbow Loop Trail can be walked in either direction or as an up-and-back moderate hike to views of Lake Chelan.

River Loop Trail

Short forest hike with river views, 1.8 miles roundtrip.

Enjoy a short, peaceful forest hike with river views. 1.8 miles roundtrip.

Ross Dam Trail

Moderate trail, historic dam, 1.5 miles roundtrip, backpacking option.

Hike this moderate trail to walk across historic Ross Dam. Option for a longer hike or backpack along Ross Lake. 1.5 miles roundtrip.

Ross Lake Resort

National Park Service concessionaire offering cabin, boat, paddle rentals.

An authorized concessionaire with the NPS, offering cabin rentals, boat and paddle equipment rentals, portage service, and water taxi service.

Sourdough Mountain

Challenging trail with stunning views, 10.4 mile roundtrip.

A difficult trail with spectacular views of peaks and lakes. 10.4 miles roundtrip.

Stehekin River Trail

Flat trail hike through forest with river views, Rainbow Falls.

The Stehekin Trail is a relatively flat hike through a forest with views of the river, Rainbow Falls, and surrounding mountains.

Thornton Lake Trail

Hike to lakes and peaks, 10.4 miles roundtrip.

Enjoy views of high mountain lakes and nearby peaks on this full day hike or overnight backpacking trip. 10.4 miles roundtrip.

Thunder Creek Trail

Easy trail through forest, 4-mile roundtrip hike to bridge.

Hike an easy trail through old-growth forest to a bridge. 4 miles roundtrip.

Thunder Knob Trail

Hike to Diablo Lake view. 3.6 mile roundtrip.

Hike a popular Trail to a stunning view of Diablo Lake. 3.6 miles roundtrip.

Trail of the Obelisk

Short loop trail near international boundary available for enjoyment.

Enjoy a short loop trail near the international boundary.

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