North Cascades Getaways

The North Cascades' pristine lowland valleys, craggy peaks, clear cold rivers and streams and sparkling alpine lakes make this landscape a perfect recreational getaway. Whether you want to picnic, camp, hike, climb or admire nature from the comfort of a mountain lodge, let us help you find how you can let your feet take you to where your mind can soar!

Umtanum Creek & Umtanum Ridge Trails

This month visit the Umtanum Recreation Area, located just south of Ellensburg. Popular in the spring for its spectacular wildflower display, Umtanum Creek is a great mid-winter destination as well. As part of the Wenas Wildlife Area, Umtanum Creek boasts an array of wildlife, including bald eagles, California bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain elk, coyotes, and mule deer.

Cabin Creek Sno-Park

Just an hour from Seattle lies the Cabin Creek Sno-Park. This area, 10 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass, has plenty of fun trails for all kinds of winter recreation. Here you can cross-country or skate ski on groomed trails, snowshoe up and down rolling hills, or take your skis or snowshoes to the backcountry.

Ingalls Lake Trail

Autumn is here, and it’s time to view the beautiful golden larches of the North Cascades high country! The Ingalls Lake trail has some of the best “larching” in the region, along with gorgeous views of Mounts Stuart, Adams, Rainier, and the Goat Rocks.

Rock Shelter Trail, Ross Lake National Recreation Area

There are days when you don't have time to concern yourself with hike planning and packing that backpack. Sometimes you just want a quick stretch because you have been riding in the car way too long. Rock Shelter Trail fits that need exactly.

Melakwa Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Love a lake swim to beat the summer heat? This dayhike or backpacking trip offers a great lakeside destination just off of I-90.

The Denny Creek Trail (#1410) is widely known for its waterfalls and natural creek-side waterslide, but beyond the waterfalls you’ll find the shores of deep blue Melakwa Lake.

The North Cascades

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