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Happy Creek Boardwalk and Falls Trail
Happy Creek is a short, fully accessible boardwalk trail.
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Happy Creek Boardwalk and Falls Trail Details
Happy Creek is a short, fully accessible boardwalk trail that follows the along the creek of the same name, eventually turning into the non-accessible forest trail to Happy Creek Falls. The trail is a popular stop for motorists touring the North Cascades Scenic Highway, and is a favorite of families with small children. The boardwalk is an easy loop trail intended to be a self-guided, interpretive tour of the North Cascades' natural features, and there are interesting plaques and signs to help explain the surrounding ecosystem. Follow the trail uphill from the boardwalk to get to Happy Creek Falls, a small and less frequently visited cascade surrounded by abandoned mining artifacts. The trailhead is just east of Ross Lake Trailhead on State Route 20, at milepost 134.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.6 miles
Estimated time
1.75 hours
Region
N/A
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Happy Creek Forest Walk
The Happy Creek Forest Walk is a short, fully accessible boardwalk trail.
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Ross Lake Resort
The Ross Lake Resort features charming furnished cabins and bunkhouses on the shores of Ross Lake.
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Ross Lake
The 24-mile-long Ross Lake is situated on the U.S.-Canadian border and is well known for it's recreational opportunities.
0.9 mi away
Ross Lake Campgrounds
The Ross Lake Campgrounds are only accessible by boat.
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Ross Lake Overlook
Often overshadowed by the nearby Diablo Lake Overlook, Ross Lake Overlook offers extensive views of this narrow, 22-mile-long lake.
