North Cascades
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Accessible Recreation Opportunities

Gorge Overlook Trail (Easy-Most Difficult) State Route 20, MP 123

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Accessible parking 2 stars, toilets , and curb ramps 2 stars available. About half of this loop trail is fully accessible 1 star and paved. The other half is compacted gravel 1 star. The loop in its entirety is .8 miles (1.3 kilometers) long with benches and interpretive signs. Ravens and crows dance and call in the gentle breeze blowing through the gorge. A waterfall, Gorge Dam and Gorge Lake can be seen from the paved section of the trail.

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Paved Portion
Rated: Easy.Trail length: .2 mile. Total elevation change: 20 feet.

Inclination: 0-6% grade.Cross-slope: 0-3%.

Trail width: 36 inches average, 32 inches minimum.Surface: paved.
Unpaved Portion
Rated: Most difficult.Trail length: .33 mile. Elevation change: 50 feet.

Inclination: 0-14% grade.Cross-slope: 0-5%.

Trail width: 36 inches average, 32 inches minimum. Surface: compacted gravel.

Obstacles: Occasional rock or root.

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Last Updated: 17-Feb-2004