All 27 Trails in North Cascades National Park | YNPG

Agnes Gorge Trail

5 miles, 500ft gain. Muddy spring; wildflowers mid-summer. Easy-to-moderate ramble to a 200ft cascade.

Bridge Creek (Pacific Crest) Trail

7-mile forest hike with creek crossing and mountain views. Moderately easy but avalanche terrain—respect it.

Cascade Pass Trail

Relentless switchbacks to a glacier-rimmed pass. Most popular trail in the park—arrive early or miss the summit.

Company Creek Trail

Steep climb through forest to Bonanza Peak views. Nettles and overgrown sections demand respect.

Day Hiking in North Cascades

Glaciers, alpine lakes, sustained elevation gain. Select trails matching your fitness.

Diablo Lake Trail

Exposed bridge crossing, 1,300ft gain. Moderate challenge with ferry escape option on return.

East Bank Trail

Variable-distance moderate forest hike with Ross Lake views and flexible turnaround points. Pick your commitment level.

Easy Pass Trail

Steep climb to a mountain pass. Relentless 3,000 ft gain rewards panoramic vistas of Fisher Basin.

Fourth of July Pass Trail

Old-growth forest, suspension bridge, glacier views—but the 2,300ft climb will test your grit.

Happy Panther Trail

10-mile forest creek walk along Ruby Arm's steep bank. Moderately easy, but exposure is real—bring hydration and trekking poles.

Howard Lake Trail

600 ft climb to a quiet forest lake—expect grit, earn peace. Loop option available.

Hozomeen Lake Trail

Moderate 3.6-mile alpine lake hike. Clear water, mountain views, loon calls. Start early, bring layers.

Imus Creek Trail

Easy forest loop with Lake Chelan views. 1 mile, 200 ft gain.

Lakeshore Trail

Alpine lakeshore grind with ferry logistics. Spring/fall only—summer heat is a killer.

McGregor Mountain Trail

7.5 miles of relentless climbing, 5,700ft gain. Exposed summit scramble, water dries at mile 6. Route-finding skills essential.

McKellar Cabin Trail

Recon Stehekin's 1930s history on a flat 15-minute stroll. Shaded, interpretive, zero elevation.

Old Wagon Trail to Bridge Creek

Bridge Creek base camp through cedar forest. 5.3mi moderate trek, but the Stehekin shuttle logistics are the real grind.

Purple Creek Trail

5,800 feet straight up. Boulder Butte's 360° views demand grit and water discipline.

Pyramid Lake Trail

Alpine lake reward for 1,500 ft of relentless elevation gain. Uncrowded solitude.

Rainbow Loop Trail

Moderate loop with Lake Chelan views. Exposed southern half demands water and early start.

River Loop Trail

Easy 1.8mi loop to a riverside gravel bar. No sweat, pure reward.

Ross Dam Trail

Steep 1.5-mile climb to historic Ross Dam. Big views, short distance, brutal descent. Start early.

Stehekin River Trail

3.2mi river walk with water crossings and bear country exposure. Moderate fitness required; summer-only access.

Thornton Lake Trail

High-altitude lake views reward 2,300 ft of grind. Scrambling optional—bring poles.