Park №46Pacific CoastEst. 1968

North Cascades

Washington·504,781 acres·July–September

“More than 300 glaciers crown the 'American Alps' along the Canadian border.”

Best season

July–September

Trip length

2–3 days

Acres

504,781

Region

Pacific Coast

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Highlights

Diablo Lake
Bright-turquoise reservoir from glacial rock-flour suspension.
Cascade Pass
Most-photographed trailhead in the park, 3.7 miles up to the pass.
Mount Shuksan

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