This detailed map is for those who appreciate the tiny details of north cascades, from the sound of wind through the high tree tops to the song of morning birds awakening backcountry campers. Best fishing trails in north cascades national park alltrails. There are 400 miles of hiking trails in north cascades national park providing more routes of pure hiking bliss than any one person could ever experience in a lifetime. I currently have 1,7 free highresolution national park maps to view, save, and download. Welcome to national park and national forest lands in the north cascades. Scientists monitor more than 300 glaciers within the park to understand effects of climate change on them and the north cascades ecosystem. Cascade glacier south cascade glacier leconte glacier dome d u s t y g l a c i e r chocolate glacier to glacier u. Established as a national park in 1968, the north cascades mountain range has long been known as the north american alps.
North cascades national park map, ross lake, lake chelan created date. North cascades national park, large wilderness area in northwestern washington, u. Explore the alpine forests, wild rivers, jagged peaks, and abundant glaciers of north cascades national park. Youll find here a few maps that show the entire national park as well as one focusing on the backcountry. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. At more than 500,000 acres 200,000 ha, north cascades national park is the largest of the three national park service units that comprise the north cascades national park complex. North cascades national park sights weve compiled the best of the best in north cascades national park browse our top choices for the top things to see during your stay. Camping near north cascades national park is easy with hipcamp, where private landowners offer oneofakind camping experiences. North cascades national park the greatest american road trip. National park service, division of publications subject.
We have been providing financial services to the agricultural community since 1986 and our local management provides the continuity needed to make us a dependable source of credit during good times and bad. North cascades national park s alpine landscape includes jagged peaks, glaciers, waterways, and forested valleys. You can also search trails via the following methods. North cascades national park complex is a complex of the united states national park service nps located in the north central portion of the state of washington. North cascades national park in washington my olympic park.
North cascades national park is a united states national park in the north cascades region of washington state understand. North cascades national park national park, washington. Typical landscape in the western part of the north cascades the large amount of precipitation, much of it in the form of snow, and the resulting glaciation, combine with the regional uplift to create a dramatic landscape in the western part of the range. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park. Forest service and national park service information 4mi 6km to sedrovwoolley 23mi 37km to white horse 1mi 0. Washingtons north cascadesthe american alpshave snowtopped mountains, rivers, and valleys. North cascades national park is an american national park in the state of washington.
Begin your drive at the wilderness information center. Scenic drives along the north cascades highway, boating on ross lake, climbing at cascade pass, mount shuksan. The least visited national park in washington, it has a great deal to offer including a spectacular rain forest. Before visiting a park, please check the park website to determine its operating status. Oct 03, 2019 download pdf map of north cascades national park complex. North cascades national park national geographic trails. The stehekin valley has long served as a passageway for travelers, linking washingtons interior wilderness to the rugged cascade mountains. 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. The national park complex has three major vehicleaccessible campgrounds along highway 20. North cascades national park map north cascades national. Today, national geographic maps continues this mission by creating the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their. You may need spikes as snow had accumulated on most of the trail. This 25mile pointtopoint in north cascades national park weaves past electric wildflower displays and climbs to an airy, 6,525foot alpine pass.
Outdoor activities, scenic vistas, and educational opportunities abound. A true wilderness, the park is home to a diverse ecosystem that includes wolves, lynx, and. This is the complete north cascades map from the official brochure, showing all the trails, roads, and points of interest. Best trails in north cascades national park alltrails. Jul 15, 2016 the north cascade region was designated a forest reserve in 1897 and in 1968, the north cascades national park act designated the area a national park. Three park units in this region are managed as one and include north cascades national park, ross lake, and lake chelan national recreation areas, all of which were established by act of congress on october 2, 1968. North cascades national park photos featured images of. May 11, 2010 the most scenic drive in the park is the north cascades scenic highway, or route 20, which splits the northern and southern units of the park. Youll find here a few maps that show the entire national park as well as one focusing on the backcountry wilderness trails.
North cascades highway detail national park service. The national park service publishes tons of great free maps. The park was established in 1968 to preserve majestic mountain scenery, snowfields, glaciers, alpine meadows, cascading waterfalls, and other unique natural features in the north cascade range. Founded in 1915 as the cartographic group, the first division of national geographic, national geographic maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. Visitor information wheelchair accessible ranger station.
North cascades wilderness map the wilderness society. Portions of the us side of the range are protected as part of north cascades national park. From the salty sea air surrounding the puget sound, flowering fruit trees from leavenworth, wenatchee and lake chelan, acres of fresh cut hay and farmland in the methow and skagit valleys, and miles upon miles of lush evergreen forest along the stevens pass greenway and north cascades national park. Following guidance from the white house, centers for disease control and prevention, and. North cascades national park hiking guide best hikes. Characterized by rugged beauty, this steep mountain range is filled. The following is an alphabetical list of all trails in north cascades national park service complex. North cascades national park r mount logan t a i l blue lake rainy lake trail national recreation trail darrington marblemount. Feb 28, 2000 official nps map of north cascades national park, washington.
North cascades national park map poster is a piece designed for those who love hiking and exploring the beautiful washington. Click the image to view a full size jpg 850 kb or download the pdf 800 kb. Where to stay around north cascades national park the. Shows the entire park and surroundings including ross lake national recreation area and lake chelan national recreation area created 2282000. Make local inquiry for maps and permits for backcountry camping facilities. Take interstate 5 to exit 230, north cascades highwaystate route 20 east. North cascades national park complex wilderness trip planner. You can also browse the bestselling north cascades maps and guidebooks on amazon. North cascades national park is a rugged, wilderness of conifer trees.
Jagged snowdusted peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and shadowy valleys compete for attention in north cascades national park. Sitting on the border of the united states and canada, the north cascades national park covers an area of over 500,000 acres and ranges between 1,000 to over 10,000 vertical feet. 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. Icechilled ross lake spills over into canada at its northeast edge, a popular destination for canoers and kayakers while lake chelan, traversed by passenger ferry, noses into the south tail of the park, stretching down past national forest and wilderness areas to the. A forest of wilderness like that which youll find in the north cascades is remarkable in so many waysits like an incubator, everything informs the growth of another. National park service information 4mi 6km to sedrovwoolley 23mi 37km to white horse 1mi 0.
A guide to washingtons north cascades national park. The cascade range stretches from california to british columbia. Trails illustrated topo map covers the whole park and includes the most current information on the location of trails and camps. Cascade national park visitor info nsw national parks. North cascades national park, ross lake national recreation area, and lake chelan national recreation area totaling 684,187 acres and simultaneously established on oct 2, 1968. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features key points of interest including baker. National park service information 4mi 6km to sedrowoolley 23mi 37km to arlington 28mi 45km. Here on npmaps youll find hundreds of pdf and image files of any u. National park service, department of publications subject. Check out tripadvisor members 1,587 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in north cascades national park. Cascade glacier south cascade glacier leconte glacier dome glacier h i c k a m in g a c i e r d u s t y g l a c ie r chocolate glacier to glacier forest service and national park service information 4mi 6km to sedrowoolley 23mi 37km to arlington 28mi 45km to white horse 1mi 0. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. This is a detail map of the north cascades highway 250 kb, showing the areas around ross lake. North cascades, washington, pacific northwest, united states, north america latitude.
Learn from an expert at a ranger talk or walk, or take a class at the north cascades institutes new environmental learning center. Explore the alpine forests, wild rivers, jagged peaks, and abundant glaciers of north cascades national park with national geographics trails illustrated map. Turn left, drive over diablo dam, turn right and park at the end of the road in the lot. Cascade p as tr il company cr ek trail devore creek trail twi sp pa t v l y m o u n t a i n l o p h i g h w a y l a k e s h t r a i l r o a d. Adorned with jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls, and over 300 glaciers, north cascades national park in washington state is a stunning place to visit. If your trip is 3 or more days in length, there are many ways to string together multiple trails into a long journey. The north cascades national park act also designated the other two areas of the north cascades national park service complex ross lake national recreation area and lake chelan national. See more ideas about north cascades national park, north cascades and national parks. Popular things to do in north cascades national park in january.
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