North Cascades National Park in northern Washington is a rugged, glacier-filled wilderness known as the “American Alps,” offering dramatic peaks, turquoise lakes and extensive hiking trails, accessible via the scenic Highway 20 also known as North Cascades Highway. The Diablo Lake Overlook is a highly recommended scenic viewpoint located off Highway 20 in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area, part of the North Cascades National Park in Washington state. The Washington State Department of Trans

North Cascades National Park in Washington State

The North Cascades has some of the most scenic hiking in Washington state. With active fires in the area hiking can be limited due to smoke conditions. There are still great hiking trails open. Visit nps.gov/noca for open trails, trail conditions and current closures and remember to #recreateresponsibly What’s your favorite hike in the North Cascades? 📍Ancestral homelands of the Nlaka’pamux, Nooksack & Coast Salish people 📸: @addisonexplores | North Cascades Institute