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Wilderness Information Center
The Wilderness Information Center, just west of Marblemount, Wash., is the primary permit office for backcountry expeditions.
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Wilderness Information Center Details
The Wilderness Information Center, just west of Marblemount, Wash., is the primary permit office for backcountry expeditions. It also houses a variety of exhibits and resources for planning camping, hiking, and boating trips into the North Cascades' vast backcountry. The center is open daily from May to October, but backcountry permits are required year-round. When the station is closed, backcountry permits are available from a self-issue station. Free maps and information are available for visitors, and there are useful books and maps available for purchase. Accessible restrooms and parking are available.
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Nearby Parks Around Wilderness Information Center
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wilderness Information Center
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6.9 mi away
Monogram Lake /Lookout Mountain Trail
The Monogram Lake and Lookout Mountain Trails are difficult, isolated day hikes.
9.7 mi away
Thornton Lakes Trail
The Thornton Lake Trail is a popular day or overnight hike to one of the North Cascades' many cirque, or glacier-formed, lakes.
10.5 mi away
Hidden Lake Trail
This long day hike up to Hidden Lake Lookout is one of North Cascades National Park's most popular day hikes, and for good reason.
12.1 mi away
North Cascades National Park
North Cascades is a unique mix of protected wilderness and areas open to hunting and even industrial use.
12.1 mi away
North Cascades Visitor Center
The North Cascades Visitor Center, located near Newhalem, is open mid-May through October.
