While the North Cascades includes some of the most remote peaks in the state-maybe even the Lower 48-there are plenty of mellow routes. Stehekin is a strange and beautiful settlement at the top of Lake Chelan, and while it's a lot of work to get there, the sights (and bakery) are worth the trip.
It's in North Cascades National Park, but it's accessed through the dry Central Washington town of Chelan. Just be prepared that there is not much to do there besides rent a boat, a great way to hop onto the islands and rugged shoreline of Ross Lake. The ferry goes to Ross Lake Resort, but that hotel also operates its own water taxi.
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Expect no cell service and endless splendor.Īs part of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, Seattle City Light runs a seasonal Diablo Lake Ferry and a Diablo Lake Boat Tour-learn about when the area had an island full of monkeys (really). A road trip from Marblemount to the Methow Valley ( when it's open!) means a route through thick forest, by scenic overlooks (halt for Diablo Lake and Washington Pass), and past ragged snow-covered peaks. Not all the beautiful scenery on the North Cascades Highway is actually in the national park, but that doesn't make it any less stunning. What to Do | Where to Hike | Where to Stay | What to Know But once you've explored Mount Rainier and the Olympics, the North Cascades are a must. Many parts are closed for whole chunks of the year, and snow is visible in some parts year-round. One note: More so than in any other natural space in Washington, the North Cascades demand a good look at the weather before any visit. Still, the North Cascades are more welcoming than they seem, with a beautiful highway winding from western greenery to the burnished colors of Eastern Washington, with boats ferrying up Ross Lake and Lake Chelan, with trails springing from every one of the region’s few roads.
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