Is Cascade River Road open?
The Cascade River Road is now open to all vehicles to its end at Cascade Pass Trailhead. The Cascade River Road provides access to the very popular Cascade Pass, Horseshoe Basin, and Sahale Arm Trails, as well as a scenic route for visitors hiking across the park to Stehekin.
Is the Cascade Pass trail open?
this trail is open and now the road is only closed 3 miles out soon to be 2 and probably opened this season. a bike eliminates this. it’s a very pleasant walk on a road. it was still very busy.
How long is the Cascade Pass trail?
Cascade Pass / Sahale Arm Trail
| Distance – one way from Cascade Pass Trailhead | Elevation gain | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| To Cascade Pass: 3.7 miles (6 km) To Sahale Glacier: 5.9 miles (9.5 km) To Cottonwood Camp: 9.0 miles (14.5 km) | 1700′ (550 m) 3940′ (1200 m) 1700′ (550 m) / 2600′ (790 m) loss | Moderate Strenuous Moderate |
How high is Cascade Pass?
1,643 m
Cascade Pass/Elevation
Cascade Pass (formerly also known as Skagit Pass) is a 5,392-foot (1,643 m) mountain pass over the northern Cascade Range, east of Marblemount, Washington, U.S.
How long is the hike to Diablo Lake?
7.6 miles
Distance and elevation: 7.6 miles (12.2 km) roundtrip / 1,300 foot (120 m) elevation gain. Access: Look for signs along SR 20 to the road that crosses the top of Diablo Dam.
Can you camp at Doubtful Lake?
Doubtful Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. Doubtful Lake can be accessed on foot by way of Cascade Pass and following the Sahale Arm Trail to another side trail which leads to the lake. A designated backcountry camping zone is located at the lake.
How many days do you need in Olympic National Park?
Moreover, you’ll want to spend at least two to three days in Olympic National Park because there is truly just so much to see and do. When spending time in nature, it’s always best to take time to soak up the atmosphere and allow some leeway for impromptu adventures off the beaten path. Plus, there are logistics.
How is the road in North Cascades National Park?
Road is significantly rutted, the first steep section of the road is impassible unless you have a high clearance, 4WD vehicle. General:This ~5 mile long Forest Service Road (USFS #1540) can be rutted and rough, drive slowly. Narrow with switchbacks and very few pull-offs. Parking lot is small and turn-around can be difficult.
When does the North Cascades Highway reopen?
State Route 20. (North Cascades Highway) OPEN. General: Snow and avalanche hazards usually close the highway sometime in late November / early December; the road will usually re-open sometime in April or early May. For updates and pass history, visitWashington State Department of Transportation.
Is there a shuttle from Stehekin to North Cascades?
Stehekin Shuttle. CLOSED. Visit the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin website for a current schedule. This privately run shuttle service operates between the Stehekin Landing and High Bridge, normally from late May to mid October (4 round trips daily from mid-June to early October).