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Stetattle Creek Trail
This seldom-used trail is perfect for hikers wanting an adventurous, challenging day hike.
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Stetattle Creek Trail Details
This seldom-used trail is perfect for hikers wanting an adventurous, challenging day hike, access to remote climbing routes on the western side of the park, or just a little peace and quiet. The trail is narrow, wet, overgrown, and generally notorious for its poor conditions, but it also climbs along the bright blue waters of Stetattle Creek and passes a number of pretty waterfalls and pools. A hike here also offers a number of opportunities to glimpse some of the park's larger, shyer mammal species. This isolated trail doesn't really go anywhere in particular, and hikers of all abilities should take caution if the trail begins to disappear; that's the sign that the end of the trail is close, and traveling beyond the distinct path can be extremely dangerous. Camping is not permitted on this trail. The trailhead is just beyond the signage for Stetattle Creek on the outskirts of Diablo, at milepost 126 on State Route 20.
Difficulty
High
Distance
6 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Stetattle Creek Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Stetattle Creek Trail
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0.1 mi away
Gorge Lake Campground
Gorge Lake Campground has six free first-come, first-served primitive tent sites.
0.2 mi away
Gorge Lake
Gorge Lake is the southernmost of three dam-controlled lakes on the Skagit River that were developed by the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project.
0.2 mi away
Sourdough/Pierce Mountain Trail
The climb up Sourdough Mountain is one of the most challenging and rewarding day hikes in North Cascades National Park.
0.6 mi away
Pyramid Lake Trail
The Pyramid Lake Trail is a short day hike that nicely showcases the diverse forest and lake ecosystems found in North Cascades' lower elevations.
0.8 mi away
Diablo Dam
Diablo Dam is one of the dams created by the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, and was once the tallest dam in the world.
