Last updated: July 12, 2026
Backcountry permits are required year-round. Find out where they are required, why they are required, and how to obtain a permit.
Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America!
The Stehekin Valley has long served as a passageway for travelers, linking Washington's interior wilderness to the rugged Cascade Mountains.
The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.