LOCATION SUGGESTIONS FOR CENTRAL AND NORTH CASCADES

artist ridge -
Huntoon Point

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  • 1.2 miles round-trip

  • 200 ft. elevation gain

  • Dogs allowed

  • Camping allowed nearby

  • Views of Mount Shuksan and surrounding peaks

  • Northwest Forest Pass required


big four ice caves

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  • 2.2 miles round-trip

  • 220 ft. elevation gain

  • Dogs allowed

  • No camping allowed

  • Views of ice cave, surrounding mountain peaks

  • Northwest Forest Pass required


blue lake

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  • 4.4 miles round-trip

  • 1050 ft. elevation gain

  • Dogs allowed

  • No camping allowed

  • Lake and mountain views

  • Northwest Forest Pass required


winchester mountain

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  • 3.4 miles round-trip

  • 1300 ft. elevation gain

  • Dogs allowed

  • Camping allowed

  • High clearance vehicle required

  • Views of fire lookout, mountain peaks, and lakes

  • Northwest Forest Pass required


chain lakes loop

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  • 6.5 miles round-trip

  • 1820 ft. elevation gain

  • Dogs allowed

  • Camping allowed

  • Views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, lakes and surrounding mountains

  • Northwest Forest Pass Required


heather-maple pass loop

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  • 7.2 miles round-trip

  • 2000 ft. elevation gain

  • Dogs allowed

  • Camping allowed nearby

  • Views of lakes, Mount Baker and surrounding peaks

  • Northwest Forest Pass Required


lake serene

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  • 8.2 miles round-trip

  • 2000 ft. elevation gain

  • Dogs allowed

  • No camping allowed

  • Views of waterfall, lake, forest, mountains

  • Northwest Forest Pass Required