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"To Know a Tree" Nature Trail
This family-friendly interpretative nature trail teaches park visitors about the most common ecosystem of the North Cascades.
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"To Know a Tree" Nature Trail Details
This family-friendly interpretative nature trail teaches park visitors about the most common ecosystem of the North Cascades. The trail leaves the amphitheater of Newhalem Creek Campground and following the path of the nearby Skagit River into a lush green forest, home to Douglas squirrels, Columbia blacktail deer, swallows, and many other animals. Plaques and signs are strategically placed along the trail and provide information about the park's many species of trees and plants.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around "To Know a Tree" Nature Trail
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Newhalem Creek Crampground
Newhalem Creek Campground is located between the town of Newhalem and the Newhalem Visitor Center, and has 113 sites.
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Linking Trail
This short, accessible, forested trail connects Newhalem Creek Campground to the Rock Shelter Trail and Newhalem Powerhouse.
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Goodell Creek Campground
Goodell Creek Campground, situated on the banks of the Skagit River, has 21 sites for tents, large groups, and small RVs.
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River Loop Trail
The River Loop Trail is a charming walk through a mossy, sun-dappled forest.
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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.
