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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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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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