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North Cascades National Park

Washington~2.5 hr from SeattleBest: June–October

Jagged peaks and remote valleys earn the North Cascades its nickname, the American Alps. High-clearance 4x4 recommended.

Turquoise water of Diablo Lake surrounded by North Cascades peaks

Photo: Bob Collowan / Wikimedia Commons

Don't miss

  • Diablo Lake Overlook

    The famous turquoise-water view right off Highway 20.

  • Maple Pass Loop

    One of the best day hikes in Washington, especially for fall larches.

  • Washington Pass Overlook

    Towering granite spires of Liberty Bell Mountain.

  • Gorge Creek Falls

    A quick suspension-bridge overlook walk.

Trail notes

  • WA-20 (North Cascades Highway) closes every winter for snow, typically reopening in May.
  • No entrance fee is required along the main highway corridor.
  • Plenty of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest roads nearby for remote, off-grid camping.
  • Cell coverage drops completely east of Marblemount — download offline maps in advance.

Drive from SeaTac, WA

Pickup starts in SeaTac, WA — here's the route to North Cascades.

Ready for North Cascades?

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