North Cascades National Park
6 miles roundtrip, offered July 1 - September 30
Price: $289/person plus 6% online booking fee
At a glance: North Cascades National Park is the jewel of the Cascade Mountains. Rugged peaks and aquamarine waters greet visitors willing to make the trek to it’s wilderness.
What's included: Transport from hotel/home/airbnb, professional guide, entrance fees to North Cascades National Park, 6 mile hike, lunch, snacks, backpack and trekking poles if needed.
We pick up from Seattle, Everett and Bellevue area for this hike. If you aren’t sure, just send us a message info@adventuresinseattle.com.
Who’s it for: We keep our group size small (no more than five plus guide) so you can hike at your own pace and enjoy 1:1 time with our knowledgeable guides. This makes it perfect for solo travelers and couples.
Cancellation Policy: You can cancel up to 24 hours before your hike so you can book and be worry free! We also have no hiker minimums which means the hike will run even if just one guest has booked so you can book with confidence knowing the hike will go out!
About North Cascades Hiking Tour
The centerpiece of the North Cascades National Park is the famed Lake Diablo and no visit would be complete without this at the core of the itinerary. We’ll enjoy an easy to moderate 4.5 mile hike to Thunder’s Knob for stunning views of Lake Diablo. From our viewpoint above the lake, we’ll enjoy lunch. From there we’ll continue to see the highlights of the famed Hwy 20 with a stop at the El Diablo Lookout and a hike down to Ross Lake Dam. This bonus hike allows us the unique opportunity to stand on the dam itself and look down at the gorge below that leads to Lake Diablo.
Itinerary
7:30 am Depart Seattle (we pick up from your hotel/Airbnb/VRBO/Home).
9:30 am Arrive North Cascades National Park
10:00 am Arrive at Trailhead
10 am - 3 pm Hike/Lunch: Thunder’s Knob, Lake Diablo Overlook, Ross Lake Dam
5:30 pm Return to Seattle
*Times are approximate. It often depends on how quickly each person hikes, trail conditions and traffic.
About the Hike
Our adventure will take us on a meander through the forest before beginning a gentle climb to Thunder’s Knob. This 4.5 mile hike is rated easy to moderate and offers panoramic views of the famous Lake Diablo. We’ll enjoy lunch on a rock outcropping that has 360 degree views of the North Cascades. The towering granite peaks will take your breath away while the aquamarine color of Lake Diablo will have you questioning if its even real.
But we won’t want to rest too long, because there is more to see! We’ll journey a little further up the Mountain Highway to a bonus trail to Ross Lake Dam where we can actually walk on the dam itself for a unique, one-of-a-kind perspective of Ross Lake and Lake Diablo.
Extra Notes
North Cascades National Park is popular during the summer season. Guide may choose an alternative hike if needed due to trailhead accessibility.
