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Diablo Lake OverlookThe Diablo Lake Overlook on the North Cascades Scenic Highway is a favorite destination for many visitors.
North Cascades
Often called the ‘American Alps,’ North Cascades National Park delivers sharp mountain scenery, turquoise lakes, and extensive glaciation.
Top Stops
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North Cascades Visitor CenterThe North Cascades Visitor Center, located near Newhalem, is open mid-May through October.
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Gorge LakeGorge Lake is the southernmost of three dam-controlled lakes on the Skagit River that were developed by the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project.
Information
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Operating HoursNorth Cascades National Park is open daily, year-round; however, winter weather often makes roads and trails impassible.
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When to VisitThe summer season, from June to September, is busiest, and has the best and most predictable weather.
Auto Tour
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North Cascade Scenic DriveThere is only one opportunity for auto touring in North Cascades National Park, but it is considered the most beautiful and wild drive in Washington state.
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Goodell CreekGoodell Creek, a Skagit River tributary, is home to a campground and a pretty, wildflower-dotted picnic area.
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Gorge Creek FallsGorge Creek Falls is one of North Cascade National Park's most easily accessed but still spectacular waterfalls.
Hiking
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Sahale Arm TrailStunning alpine sunsets and sunrises are best viewed from the edge of Sahale Glacier Camp at the terminus of the Sahale Arm Trail.
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Thornton Lakes TrailThe Thornton Lake Trail is a popular day or overnight hike to one of the North Cascades' many cirque, or glacier-formed, lakes.
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Sterling Munro TrailThe Sterling Munro trail is a short interpretive trail yielding inspiring views of the Picket Range's jagged peaks.
Restrooms
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Gorge Creek FallsGorge Creek Falls is one of North Cascade National Park's most easily accessed but still spectacular waterfalls.
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Diablo Lake OverlookThe Diablo Lake Overlook on the North Cascades Scenic Highway is a favorite destination for many visitors.
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Happy Creek Forest WalkThe Happy Creek Forest Walk is a short, fully accessible boardwalk trail.
Camping
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Goodell Creek CampgroundGoodell Creek Campground, situated on the banks of the Skagit River, has 21 sites for tents, large groups, and small RVs.
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Newhalem Creek CrampgroundNewhalem Creek Campground is located between the town of Newhalem and the Newhalem Visitor Center, and has 113 sites.
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Gorge Lake CampgroundGorge Lake Campground has six free first-come, first-served primitive tent sites.
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Newhalem, Wash.Newhalem is an unincorporated community along the Skagit River, and is a popular destination for park visitors.
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Sahale Arm TrailStunning alpine sunsets and sunrises are best viewed from the edge of Sahale Glacier Camp at the terminus of the Sahale Arm Trail.
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Skagit Information CenterThe Skagit Information Center, in Newhalem is geared toward illustrating the Skagit Project dams and hydroelectric power.
Ranger Station
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Methow Valley Ranger StationThe Methow Valley Ranger Station is a great resource for visitors interested in the region's national forests, recreation areas, and North Cascades National Park.
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Chelan Ranger StationChelan Ranger Station is open year round on weekdays, excepting any federal holidays, and provides visitors with valuable information about the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and Stehekin.
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Glacier Public Service CenterThe Glacier Public Service Center is found along the Mt. Baker Highway near Glacier, Wash.
Parking
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Gorge Creek FallsGorge Creek Falls is one of North Cascade National Park's most easily accessed but still spectacular waterfalls.
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Diablo DamDiablo Dam is one of the dams created by the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, and was once the tallest dam in the world.
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Diablo Lake OverlookThe Diablo Lake Overlook on the North Cascades Scenic Highway is a favorite destination for many visitors.
Picnicking
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Colonial CreekNestled on the shore of Diablo Lake, the Colonial Creek area is a popular stop for motorists exploring the North Cascades Scenic Highway.
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Diablo Lake OverlookThe Diablo Lake Overlook on the North Cascades Scenic Highway is a favorite destination for many visitors.
Food
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Skagit General StoreSkagit General Store in historic downtown Newhalem was established in 1922 as supply store for the employees of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project.
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Stehekin Pastry CompanyThe Stehekin Pastry Company is a locally owned and operated bakery offering baked goods, coffee, ice cream, and limited breakfast and lunch items.
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North Cascades LodgeNorth Cascades Lodge in Stehekin offers a variety of lodging, from tiny sleeping units to multi-family houses.
Lodging
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Stehekin Valley RanchStehekin Valley Ranch is an off-the-grid rustic resort deep in the North Cascades.
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The Stehekin Mountain CabinThe Stehekin Mountain Cabin is a secluded timber-frame cabin set in the shade of pines and firs near the lakeshore.
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Ross Lake ResortThe Ross Lake Resort features charming furnished cabins and bunkhouses on the shores of Ross Lake.
Support
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Washington's National Park FundWashington's National Park Fund is a non-profit organization and the primary fundraising partner for the three national parks in Washington state.
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The North Cascades InstituteThe North Cascades Institute was founded in 1986 as a natural and cultural history, arts, and sciences center.
Nearby Parks Around North Cascades
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Nearby Points of Interest Around North Cascades
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North Cascades National Park
North Cascades is a unique mix of protected wilderness and areas open to hunting and even industrial use.
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Sterling Munro Trail
The Sterling Munro trail is a short interpretive trail yielding inspiring views of the Picket Range's jagged peaks.
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River Loop Trail
The River Loop Trail is a charming walk through a mossy, sun-dappled forest.
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North Cascades Visitor Center
The North Cascades Visitor Center, located near Newhalem, is open mid-May through October.
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Linking Trail
This short, accessible, forested trail connects Newhalem Creek Campground to the Rock Shelter Trail and Newhalem Powerhouse.
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Newhalem Creek Crampground
Newhalem Creek Campground is located between the town of Newhalem and the Newhalem Visitor Center, and has 113 sites.
