North Cascades National Park
Jagged peaks & hundreds of glaciers
The North Cascades are the "American Alps" — a dense wilderness of sharp peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, and more glaciers than anywhere else in the Lower 48, yet barely visited. Summer into early fall is the season.
What to see
The top things to see in North Cascades are Diablo Lake Overlook, Cascade Pass, Maple Pass Loop, North Cascades Highway. Start with diablo lake’s turquoise water if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Diablo Lake Overlook
- Cascade Pass
- Maple Pass Loop
- North Cascades Highway
- Ross Lake
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