Washington state s highway 20 runs from puget sound through the cascades, passing some of the states most phenomenal scenery along the way. An easy to read map showing familyfriendly hikes and sights along u. Go outside hiking by season summer destinations essential washington. Each outing in this guidebook highlights points of interest and opportunities for learning about nature on the trail. We love it because of the spectacular scenery and ease of access. Once youve explored washingtons busiest trails, make these your todo list. The longest trail in scenic is highway 2 to highway 20 a wellknown trail measuring 117. Overnight backpacking destinations washington trails association. The cascade pass trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in north cascades national park.
Reserve individual sites 3180 days in advance at recreation. Washington state route 20 is the main eastwest road through a vast. To get to sedro woolley, take exit 230 off of i5 and follow wa 20 east, or head north on wa9. There are numerous other day hikes located off this road, many with stunning views into the national park. Washington trails association wta is the voice for hikers in washington state. The hikes here dont tend to be easy, but theyre worth the effort. The best way to answer the question is to come up with 20 different hikes that, in ones opinion, are the best in their category. Aug 20, 2015 5 best unknown hikes of the oregon coast and northwest cascade range zach urness, unknown published 2.
Lake diablo is the highlight of the scenic highway 20. From the washington passrainy pass area of highway 20 the north cascades highway, there. This state is so diverse that picking favorite hikes is hard. Its a littleknownfact that the some of the most spectacular wilderness lands in the country are in the north cascades of washington state. Hiking trail information for highway 2 from monroe to coles corner, including pictures, routes and maps. Mount baker highway highway 542 hannegan pass trail. Hikes for young children washington trails association. United states hikes washington state hikes north cascades national park hikes. These trails are located in the mount bakersnoqualmie national. Blue lake hike north cascades, washington 10adventures. Located 43 miles westnorthwest of wenatchee washington. This scenic drive follows state route 20 from sedrowoolley in the west through. Wtas hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in washington, and.
A milepost guide to the north cascades highway the. Click here to download two free hikes from day hiking north cascades 125 trails, each rated on an overallquality scale of 1 to 5 quickreference icons for kids, dogs, views, and more fullcolor photo insert and overview map 1% of sales donated to the washington trails association romano is one of the better. Detailed information about how to plan, execute and survive treks through the worlds greatest landscapes. Wta hosts more than 750 work parties throughout washingtons cascades.
Im surprised that the ira spring book only covers short hikes. Route 2 us 2 is a component of the united states numbered highway system that connects the city of everett in the u. Mellow hiking in the north cascades the new york times. It is the states longest highway, traveling 436 miles 702 km across the northern areas of washington, from u. Visit a trail where rushing rivers, placid lakes, and wild. Scenic has 49 trails in the vicinity, including 44 hiking trails, 30 for trail running and 44 for other activities.
Dubbed the north cascades highway, its also a great place to aim for if youre looking for hikes in the region. Easy pass hike north cascades, washington 10adventures. State route 20 will remain open to just west of the town of newhalem milepost 120. Highway 20 north cascades highway in washington states north cascades. Located right off highway 20 no forest road required, the trailhead is consistently busy during weekends in the summer and fall. Extending a day hike into a longer overnight trip adds an entirely new experience, with opportunities to. Route 101 us 101 at discovery bay on the olympic peninsula to us 2 near the idaho state border in newport. This wonderfully illustrated book includes many of the worlds best treks, whether its weekend hikes, weeklong hut trips or epic longdistance journeys.
Conversely, nowhere does the saying seem more true than on the crosscascades journey to the methow valley, particularly the 95mile stretch of highway 20 the north cascades highway from. Turn right just before the town of newhalem, following signs for the campground and nps visitor center. Washington states highway 20 runs from puget sound through the cascades, passing some of the states most phenomenal scenery along the way. Mountaineers books designates of select guidebooks in our day hiking. Western washington contains 125 hikes that are fun, scenic, and attainable by elementaryaged children and younger. From fertile river valleys to jagged glacial peaks, a trip along washingtons north cascades highway is packed with extraordinary sights and fun activities.
Once youve explored washingtons busiest trails, make these your new. This book features 182 hikes suitable for children, and is an excellent investment if you like hiking. From the washington passrainy pass area of highway 20 the north cascades highway, there are nice moderate to strenuous hikes on either side. Drive highway 20 west from i5 in burlington to milepost 120. Maple pass loop wa 20 highway this is a great hike that starts just outside of the park and passes lake ann and rainy lake along the way.
Download highway 20 hikes and sites map map of hikes and sights along. State route 20 sr 20, also known as the north cascades highway, is a state highway that traverses the u. He is an awardwinning author and coauthor of more than 20 books, as well as a. The trailhead is located on the east side of the park off of highway 20 next to the rainy pass parking area. Maple pass loop wa20 highway this is a great hike that starts just outside of the park and passes lake ann and rainy lake along the way.
Mount baker, mountain loop highway, san juan islands. Once youve explored washington s busiest trails, make these your todo list. Would you recommend athletic wear for this place or activity. On the south side of the highway, the maple pass loop is lovelygo clockwise, up through forest to a high ridge, around above a cirque, and on around to the start.
From the salty sea air surrounding the puget sound, flowering fruit trees from leavenworth, wenatchee and lake chelan, acres of fresh cut hay and farmland in the methow and skagit valleys, and miles upon miles of lush evergreen forest along the stevens pass greenway and north cascades national park. A short, noncrowded hike to a great waterfall and historic mines. See more ideas about hiking, washington and north cascades. This mountain scenic drive begins in sedro woolley.
The book covers territory from the cascades to the olympics, the washington coast to the columbia river gorge. Then, with the help of those friends, that book and various maps, we. Whether youre looking for the best trails in mount rainier national park or around north bend, issaquah or port angeles. Day hikes in north cascades north cascades national park. The book you are now holding focuses on hiking routes found throughout the north cascades and the san juan islandsbasically, all the good day hikes from the canadian border south to the mountain loop highway and east from the san juans to the okanogan river. Cross over the skagit river on a onelane bridge, pass the park entry kiosks, and turn left at the fourway intersection toward loops c and d. Share on twitter share on facebook share on linkedin share via email. The north cascades highway is the first national scenic highway in the united states. Hiking the blue lake trail is a north cascades favorite. By arranging a shuttle along the north cascades highway hwy 20. Angela has been writing about life, travel, and recreation in the northwest, where she grew up, since 2000. North cascades highway washington scenic drives on.
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