Marblemount
Top Spots
Hike to Monogram Lake
Marblemount, Washington
9.8 mi
/ 4500 ft gain
On a drizzly day, we set out to patrol Monogram Lake. Sore legs and thousands of feet later, we had the pristine lake all to ourselves with gorgeous fall weather and peek-a-boo views of the North Cascades.From Highway 20 in Marblemount, take Cascade River Road for 7 miles and look for a small parking pullout on the right. The trailhead is across the street, heading north from the road. Primaril...
Hike to Lookout Mountain Lookout
Marblemount, Washington
5.0
9.4 mi
/ 4500 ft gain
Beginning about 7 miles down the Cascade River Road from Marblemount, the Lookout Mountain Lookout trailhead is on the north side of the road with parking for about 4-5 cars. With about 4500' elevation gain in 4.7 miles, this hike is definitely a thigh burner.The trail begins with a steep climb through a dense forest. With little relief or view of the mountains beyond the trees, seemingly endle...
Sauk Mountain Summit 5,541'
Skagit County, Washington
4.3
4 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
Even from the Trailhead, the views overlooking the Skagit River valley, all the way out toward Mount Vernon, are outstanding. The trail follows 20 tight switchbacks as it makes it's way 600 feet up to the southern crest of the summit ridge. This is a steep slope and it's possible to look straight down and see all the zigzags below you. In the spring the wildflowers are the best around along th...
Hike Lazy Bear Falls
Marblemount, Washington
3.0
To get to Lazy Bear Falls, take Bacon Creek Road off the North Cascade Highway for 5 miles. At the 3-way fork, take the left road, which will lead you down and over a bridge crossing Bacon Creek. From here, the road will require 4x4 and high clearance.From here, continue up the road for about 0.5 miles, at which point, the road takes a switch back and a fire pit should be visible on the left si...
Hike Thornton Lakes & Trappers Peak
Marblemount, Washington
3.7
11 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
To get to your campground or to Trappers Peak, hike roughly five miles along the trail to ridge, where the trail divides. If you head left you'll go down into lake basis where you can drop your gear. Come back to the divide and head right, which will lead you up to trappers peak.Something to keep in mind, the trailhead is unreachable for most of year. Best time to do this hike is mid-summer thr...
Winter Ascent of Trappers Peak
Marblemount, Washington
11 mi
/ 5966 ft gain
North Cascade National Park is home to some of the most rugged and remote mountains in the lower 48 states. Because of this, the area is rarely seen up close and personal in the winter, but there are a few spots where you can see these wild mountains that will defy all imagination. In terms of locations, relative ease of access and jaw dropping 360° views, Trapper's Peak has to be one of the be...
Hidden Lake Lookout Trail
Marblemount, Washington
7.39 mi
/ 3415 ft gain
Hidden Lake Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Marblemount, Washington.
Hike to Hidden Lake Lookout
Skagit County, Washington
5.0
8 mi
/ 3300 ft gain
Be careful when heading up this 4.5 mile trail since there can be snow coverage into the summer. When you start the trail, you'll get a little tree coverage as you start climbing up. Unfortunately, the shade starts to dissipate after about a mile, where you'll cross over Sibley Creek and enter the basin. As you climb, the view gets better - take time to check out the valley below and Mt. Baker....
Backpack Anderson and Watson Lake
Concrete, Washington
4 mi
/ 1100 ft gain
The drive up was easy, but at the end it gets a little tricky - the service road is sharp gravel and runs for about 10 miles to the trailhead. Some spots are steep and there are large potholes, but slow and steady wins the race. There's a lot of viewpoints on the way up as well, so make sure to stop and stare!The beginning is a cake walk, and all second-growth hemlock. There are a lot of nicely...
Places to stay
Concrete, Washington
Shannon Creek Campground
Overview
Shannon Creek Campground is nestled along the western shore of Baker Lake in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on the wes...
Marblemount, Washington
Lower Goodell Group Campground
Overview
Lower Goodell Group Campground is a convenient site on the banks of Goodell Creek in North Cascades National Park Service Comple...
Marblemount, Washington
Upper Goodell Group Campground
Overview
Upper Goodell Group Campground is a quiet, remote facility for tent camping on the banks of Goodell Creek in North Cascades Nati...
Marblemount, Washington
Newhalem Campground
Overview
Newhalem Campground is a comfortable facility close to the town of Newhalem, Washington and the Skagit River. It is surrounded b...
Cascade River Road
Marble Creek Campground
Overview
Situated on the banks of the scenic Cascade River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Marble Creek campground offers some o...
Cascade River Road
Mineral Park Campground
Overview
Mineral Park Campground is situated near the confluence of the North and South Forks of the scenic Cascade River in Mt. Baker-Sn...
Guides and stories
Quick links
- The best hiking trails in Marblemount
- The best backpacking in Marblemount
- The best camping in Marblemount
- Top adventures in Marblemount
Community
Mobile Apps
© 2021 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy