Sterling Munro Trail in North Cascades National Park

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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Sterling Munro Trail Details

The Sterling Munro trail is a short interpretive trail yielding inspiring views of the Picket Range's jagged peaks. The easy, accessible trail follows a wide wooden boardwalk through the green, mossy old-growth forest behind North Cascades Visitor Center to a wide platform with benches overlooking the wild landscape. The trailhead is behind the North Cascades Visitor Center in Newhalem.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

600 feet

Estimated time

10 minutes

Region

N/A

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North Cascades Visitor Center

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