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North Cascades National Park Complex
Road Conditions
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State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway)
Elevation at high point, Washington Pass: 5,477 feet
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Partial Closure |
Seasonal closure between mile 134 (Ross Dam Trailhead) on the west side and mile 171 (near Silver Creek) on the east side. Avalanche hazard usually closes the highway sometime in late November / early December and it usually re-opens sometime between late March to early May. For updates, including closure information, current conditions and the history of pass closure dates, visit WA Department of Transportation. |
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Cascade River Road
Mile 106 off SR 20, in Marblemount
Elevation at road's end: 3660 feet
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Partial Closure |
Open to mile 21, Johnson's Cabin, two miles before the end of the road.
Road is paved to approx. mile 10, then gravel with some potholes and washboards, but generally drivable for low clearance vehicles. Not suitable for large RVs due to steep and narrow sections and some sharp switchbacks. Please drive slowly, road is narrow.
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Thornton Lake Road
Mile 117 off SR 20, west of Newhalem
Elevation at road's end: 2600 feet
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OPEN |
Road is open as snow and conditions permit. Watch for ice or new snow when snow levels drop (road's end is 2600 feet). Road is very rough and steep in places, with deep washboards on switchbacks. High clearance vehicles are recommended. |
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Sibley Creek/Hidden Lake Road (USFS #1540)
Mile 9.7 off Cascade River Road
Elevation at road's end: 3700 feet
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OPEN |
Road is open as snow and conditions permit. Watch for ice and new snow when snow levels drop (parking lot is at 3700 feet). Parking lot is small and turn-around can be difficult. Road can be rutted and rough, drive slowly. Narrow with switchbacks and very few pull-offs.
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Hozomeen Road
Silver-Skagit Road from Hope, BC to Hozomeen, north end of Ross Lake
Elevation at Hozomeen: 1609 feet
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CLOSED |
This road also provides access to Silver Lake and Skagit Valley Provincial Parks in British Columbia. Road can be rough and rocky, flat tires are not uncommon, carry a full spare. Seasonal closure gate at the border from end of October - May. Gated and closed at the US border.
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Stehekin Roads
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OPEN |
Open as snow conditions permit. The Stehekin Valley Road goes from the Stehekin Landing to three miles above High Bridge, just before Car Wash Falls.
Hikers and stock can access areas above Car Wash Falls via the Old Wagon Trail (Pacific Crest Trail) and Upper Stehekin Valley Trail. |
| Stehekin Shuttle |
Closed for the season |
The privately operated Stehekin Adventures Shuttle Bus operates 4 trips daily mid June to early October, then two trips daily until mid-October. For schedule details, see the Stehekin Landing Resort web page and follow the link for shuttle schedule. If you are planning to walk, bike, or ride this route, it is 11 miles from Stehekin Landing to High Bridge. |
Many trails and climbing routes in the park complex are accessed via U.S. Forest Service roads. To learn about current conditions on these roads, please follow the links below.
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest road report, including:
- Baker Lake Road USFS #11 (access to Mt. Shuksan and Baker River Trail),
- Shannon Creek Road USFS #1152/14 (access to Mt. Shuksan),
- Hannegan Pass Road USFS #32 and others
Okanogan National Forest road report, including:
- Hart's Pass Road USFS #5400,
- Twisp River Road USFS #44 and others
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There are more insects in the Park than any other group of animals; in fact, 95% of all animal species on earth are insects. Take your time to explore the breathtaking world of butterflies, beetles, and bugs.
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Last Updated: December 12, 2011 at 11:57 MST |
