It takes a lot of guts, passion, and determination to be the first at something amazing. Mount baker, mountain loop highway, san juan islands north cascades highway north cascades highway. The parking area is open from sunrise to sunset onlyno overnight parking. Alpine lakes wilderness regulations booklet pdf file. Alpine lakes wilderness is located in the rugged central cascades region of washington state and is jointly. The 10 essentials ten things to have on every hike. All participants must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety, exercise sound judgment, and be prepared for and seek advice on weather and trail conditions. Day hiking central cascades guide book to hiking washingtons central cascades including alpine lakes, stevens pass, lake wenatchee, icicle creek, lake chelan, entiat mountains, skykomish river valley, whidbey island and the puget sound lowlands. More than 65 trails you can hike in a day mcquaide, mike on. Digital versions of sullivans books are now available from amazon kindle for 9. Download pdf day hike north cascades 4th edition book full free.
Visit a trail where rushing rivers, placid lakes, and wild. If you decide to purchase through these links, i receive a percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you, which helps me keep this site up and running. Central cascades snowshoeing is a favorite winter activity in oregon, and hands down a favorite trail is out of gold lake snopark near willamette pass. An ice axe may be required to navigate the steep snows that linger on the north side of bowan pass well into july. Thru hikers have to make sure they complete enough miles every day to reach the opposite. Click download or read online button to get hiking waterfalls in washington book now. Hiking in virginia, maryland, west virginia and north carolina, including the shenandoah national park, george washington national forest, jefferson national forest, monongahela national forest and many state parks. Hiking virginia, maryland, west virginia, and north carolina. The park features hiking trails along tree covered mountains that seem to stretch on forever, alpine meadows, impressive glaciers, the skagit river, and stunning views of alpine lakes like lake ann or diablo lake. Field guide to the cascades and olympics, 2nd edition books. But the most gorgeous and breathtaking view you will find at the elevation of 5500 feet. The photos from this hike were taken the last week of june. Cascade lakes highway hiking trails hike central oregon.
You can hike to the top in a day or hike up to the meadow, camp and summit the next day. Cascades national recreation trail virginia is for lovers. Day hiking central cascades metsker maps of seattle. Okanoganwenatchee national forest alpine lakes wilderness. This acclaimed book by craig romano is available at in several formats for your ereader. Day hiking central cascades includes 50% more hikes than other regional guidebooks and focuses on creamofthecrop trails in these areas.
Add a day to explore some crosscountry offtrail areas, especially around mcalester pass, or to fish. Wilderness permits required for dayhiking within the reservation area, as well as day use and. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. For longer hikes, carrying heavier loads, or more technical terrain, hiking boots offer more support. The north cascades institute is a nonprofit environmental learning and leadership group that hosts activities throughout north cascades. Come see for yourself why snohomish county makes for a great hiking destination. The central cascades offer some of the most accessible wildern. We picked up a copy of craig romanos day hiking central cascades book, an excellent guidebook containing maps and directions and information for 125 different day hikes stretching from whidbey island to the town of wenatchee and north to chelan, essentially, a slightly northofcenter tract across the state from the coast to just east of the. Although the authors and publisher of this site try to make the site as accurate as. Day hike north cascades download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Baker area, north cascades np, ross lake nra, pasayten wilderness.
Hiking in oregon 20 favorite oregon hikes travel oregon. On the day i did it, the weather was very cloudy so there was limited visibility. Any outdoor recreation can be potentially hazardous, and hiking and other outdoor activities are no exception. Seven best hikes in 7 nonwonders of oregon almost as. The 30 hikes chosen for this brochure capture the full scope of destinations available for hiking within snohomish county. Its one of the most difficult and most frequently asked questions. Youll find trails to sandy beaches, scenic rivers, oldgrowth forests, sparkling alpine lakes, sprawling. Intend to spend 2 days hiking on east side maple pass, maybe windy pass or cutthroat pass. Trail guide find information on trails in the park. North cascades hikes north cascades national park hikes. Earlier this spring i posted a quick rundown of some of the hikes we had so far done in craig romanos day hiking central cascades book.
Hiking the north cascades was all that i hoped for and more. Hiking the skyline trail, paradise, mt rainier np duration. Whether you are hiking on the forested slopes of rainier, traversing along stunning cascades or climbing the snowy slopes of the active volcano to. The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a longdistance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the cascade and sierra nevada mountain ranges. Mountaineers books designates 1 percent of the sales of select guidebooks in our day hiking series toward volunteer trail maintenance. Oregonians will no longer be able to simply go for a hike on a hot summer day. Day hiking discover the many trails found in the frontcountry. North cascades national park is tucked away in the north central part of washington state. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Click here to download three sample hikes from day hiking central cascades 125 trails, each rated on an overallquality scale of 1 to 5 fullcolor photo insert and overview map 1% of sales donated to the washington trails association for trail maintenance. I think hiking poles would have helped although it was still just really slick and hard to tell where your foot was going snow was fresh and there were no footprints marking the trail.
Here ive collected 7 free highresolution north cascades national park maps to view and. A guide to more than 100 great hiking adventures regional hiking series 100 hikes in the north cascades. Hikers can choose either a one day hike and hike around the river, or they can choose to spend hiking several days and to visit the most beautiful and clear lakes. Day hikes in north cascades north cascades national park forum. The odell lake overlook trail is good for families and those looking for great exercise, beautiful scenery and an option to. May 23, 2019 you will need a day pass or annual national park pass to enter the park. Day hike north cascades 4th edition available for download and read online in other formats. Compared to its sister parks, olympic national park and mount rainier national park, which respectively get 3. Click download or read online button to get day hike north cascades book now. My sister, daughter and i are planning a 1 week trip to north cascades in late july. The best time to hike in the north cascades national park is between midjune and midseptember, when the trails will be free of snow, and the weather is at its best.
Mike mcquaide introduces 70 of the best day hike trails in the central cascades from the olallie lake scenic area and mount jefferson wilderness in the north to the mount thielsen wilderness in the south. From pembroke, turn right on va 623 cascades drive. Washington trails association 705 2nd ave, suite 300 seattle, wa 98104 206 62567. Hi my girlfriend and i are travelling over from the uk for the last two weeks of september and planning to spend one week in the north cascades and one week in the olympic np. Gorge lake in additional detail including hiking trails, camping, picnic areas, and services. Baker area, north cascades np, ross lake nra, pasayten wilderness, methowchelan the north cascades highway. Jun, 2014 necklace valley trail is mostly used for hiking and the best time to come here is a period from july till october. A stunning north cascades alpine hike just south of mount baker.
A short, noncrowded hike to a great waterfall and historic mines. Pdf day hike north cascades 4th edition download full. Mount jefferson sisters cascade lakes manwill, brittany on. Caution, its a very popular walk so be sure to do it during week days for a bit of. Have you ever thought about breaking a world record.
Hiking waterfalls in washington download ebook pdf, epub. Sep 24, 2012 the central cascades region is a very popular recreational area situated less than two hours drive from seattle. Does anyone have any recommendations for mustdo day hikes in these. Could not make it to the end due to all of the snow covering the boulder field. What to do at north cascades national geographic travel. Aug 26, 2016 earlier this spring i posted a quick rundown of some of the hikes we had so far done in craig romanos day hiking central cascades book. A while ago, we followed colin obradys quest to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states of the usa in a worldrecord. They include short suburban walks and multiday wilderness adventures. Discover the best trails for day hiking in washington states central cascades.
Central cascades wilderness strategies update page 3. Beautiful hikes in washington state and where to find them. Remember most popular mountain trails in the north cascades are covered in snow until mid july. More than 65 trails you can hike in discover the best trails for day hiking in washington states central cascades. The hikes and sights maps are intended to guide travelers along highway 2 stevens pass and highway 20 north cascades highway to familyfriendly, easy hikes and sights along two of the most scenic and traveled driving routes in the north cascades. Day hike it or backpack here in late summer or fall, when it really shows off the best of autumn foliage. Pdf day hike north cascades 4th edition download full pdf. Wallace falls state park washington trails association. Day hiking central cascades previous next guide book to hiking washingtons central cascades including alpine lakes, stevens pass, lake wenatchee, icicle creek, lake chelan, entiat mountains, skykomish river valley, whidbey island and the puget sound lowlands. The plan, called the central cascades wilderness strategies, will severely restrict access to many of our most beloved wilderness locations in oregon, such as mt. Sep 27, 2017 5 great fall hikes in the north cascades. Central cascades north cascades san juans eastern washington hiking the north cascades. Halfday hikes tumalo mountain bend, central oregon.
For a short day hike that doesnt involve a heavy pack or technical terrain, trail shoes are great. North cascades wilderness map the wilderness society. Seven easy summer hikes for exploring north cascades. Compact in size, this is the most uptodate guide for the area, organized along highways. Whether youre overnight camping, day hiking, walking or multiday. Rei members get back an estimated 10% on this item as part of their member dividend. The north cascades national park service complex preserves some of the finest mountain country in north americaa hikers smorgasbord. Nearby attractions lake tekapo twizel central otago queenstown. Located between the moist, heavilyforested west side of the cascades and the drier. Central cascades can be explored by numerous trails meandering through majestic mountains and lovely valleys, opening the unbelievable beauty of the region for the hikers. Day hiking central cascades ebook por craig romano. Suggested itineraries in north cascades national park if you have only 1 day since this is one of the most rugged wilderness areas in the united states, any attempt to see the park in a day must be made with the understanding that youre not going to see it all. Backpacking experience the north cascades on an overnight backpack trip. More than 65 trails you can hike in a day paperback by mike mcquaide discover the best trails for day hiking in washington states central cascades.
As an easygoing loop hike or backpack, or as a short day trip, the chain lakes have scenery to spare. A wander among the underbrush along the couze pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades. North cascades as an incredibly wild and remote park full of primitive trails, campsites, and wilderness areas. Nov 27, 2014 hiking the central cascades in 2014 adriane511. Now updated and redesigned with fullcolor photography, the day hike. Day hiking central cascades stevens pass alpine lakes lake wenatchee. 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. Day hiking central cascades, day hiking north cascades, and backpacking washington mountaineers books. From snoqualmie pass to the alpine lakes wilderness to stevens pass, the 69 incredible hikes in this popular guidebook feature the lush forests, mountain. Oct 20, 2016 for you day hiking bend and central oregon.
Guide book to hiking washingtons central cascades including alpine lakes, stevens pass, lake wenatchee, icicle creek, lake chelan, entiat mountains, skykomish river valley, whidbey island and the puget sound lowlands. Though were nowhere close to having gone through the entire guide a book that represents a small fraction of the boundless hiking opportunities in washington we did check quite a few more off the list. Bring a map, as there are several loop options that can take you back to your vehicle. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. The pass at the center of the oregon cascades, the one you drive across on oregon 58 from eugene through oakridge, then on into central oregon at. Its the older style so it doesnt look quite as nice, but the fewer colors means its a bit easier to read if you print it at home. North cascades national park is a rugged, wilderness of conifer trees. Day hiking in north cascades north cascades national park. This is a map of north cascades thats better for printing 2. Lower elevation trails may be accessible from april, but the snows tend to linger for much longer on higher ground, meaning that many of the popular hiking routes are inaccessible. Wtas hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in washington, and comprises content from eight guidebooks, user submitted info, and data compiled by wta. The newest addition to the sasquatch books day hike. Explore the north cascades national park and the wilderness around washington states scenic north cascades using this guidebook to the 59 best day hikes in the region. It is possible to leave metropolis with its unbearable speed of life and in several hours be in the wilderness where time stops.