Rainy Lake is our favorite hike in the Ross Lake Area of North Cascades National Park. This hike runs a couple of miles roundtrip to a beautiful lake that reflects the snowy North Cascades on its crystal clear surface. Though the lake sits at a mere 1,100 feet, it reminded us…
Ladder Creek Falls is a very interesting nature trail located at Newhalem in the Ross Creek Area of North Cascades National Park. This is one of the most unique nature trails we've walked, and we highly recommend that you visit at night. This is because the waterfall is lit with electricity…
If you are visiting the Ross Lake Area of North Cascades National Park, there is a very beautiful hike you should do called Trail of the Cedars. This hike is a short loop that features interpretive signs and beautiful trees. Our boys enjoyed spotting wildlife along the trail and taking in…
Thunder Creek Trail is a hike in the Ross Lake area of North Cascades National Park. The hike is located on Hwy 20 at Colonial Creek Campground. To access the hike, drive into the campground and follow signs to the amphitheater. There is a small parking area near the restrooms. The…
Rock Shelter Trail is a very short trail located in the Ross Lake Area of North Cascades National Park. This trail is unique in this setting because it invites you to take a step back in time and imagine what life was like in this part of the world hundreds of…
Boy have I got a story for you! It started at the Happy Creek Forest Walk in North Cascades National Park. This easy, short trail is located in the Ross Lake section of the park along Hwy 20. The parking area is on the south side of the road near the…