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Since we got a late start, the sun was going down during our descent. We took a look around, ate a snack, and enjoyed the views before heading back down.
When we got to the summit at Hidden Lake Lookout, there was a trail crew working on the cabin. Be prepared on the weekends to camp outside the building as it gets very crowded.
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It is free to stay in the 10×15 building and is first-come, first-serve. Darvill of the Skagit Alpine Club in 1961. The lookout was originally built in 1931, and it was restored by Fred T. From the lookout you’ll be able to appreciate views of nearby Mt. The final approach requires a little bit of scrambling but is nothing too difficult. From the saddle, follow the trail up with the peak on the right above you and the lake to your left. The lookout cabin is just a half mile above the saddle. It was already pretty late in the day when we arrived at the saddle, so we had to pass on going down there. At the saddle you’ll be able to see Hidden Lake. To reach the lake edge it is a very steep, half mile boulder scramble down, and there is no trail. Watch for cairns which are small stacks of rocks marking the trail, or if you are in snow (like we were) look for footprints from previous hikers). A few small streams and snowmelt found around here offer your last available water source, so make sure to fill up if you are staying overnight.Īs you near the saddle the trail can become difficult in areas to follow. You’ll continue upwards until you begin reaching the base of the rocky summit. The trail will cross Sibley Creek again at a higher elevation, make sure here to look back down the valley for views of the icy volcanic dome of Mt. Even in August there were still wildflowers in bloom as we entered the clearing. The first mile of the trail is through dense forest before crossing Sibley Creek. This is the last shade on the trail and is a great place to stop and drink some water before starting to climb switchbacks. If you are backpacking, you can pick up your Backcountry permits near Marblemount at the North Cascades National Park Wilderness Information Center. My Sprinter Van made it up there, but there were a few sketchy moves and a ton of very large potholes. It is important you check road conditions before heading out as this road is prone to washouts. Drive the steep, rutted, rocky road 4.5 miles to the road end and trailhead. The road will be signed for the Hidden Lake Trail. Drive Cascade River Road 10 miles and turn left onto Sibley Creek Road ( FS 1540). To get to the trailhead, drive State Route 20 to the town of Marblemount, mile 106. Cross the Skagit river on a large steel bridge to access the Cascade River Road. There is no parking pass required at the trailhead. The trail begins in the Snoqualmie National Forest and enters North Cascades National Park. Hidden Lake Lookout trailhead is 30 minutes east of the small town of Marblemount and is about 2.5 hours from Seattle, WA. In this Hidden Lake Lookout Trail Guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to plan an awesome day hike in the North Cascades! If you are headed up to the Pacific Northwest this summer, the North Cascades and the Hidden Lake Lookout Trail should be very high on your list of things to do. I only had a few days to explore the North Cascades, and this trail inspired me to head back as soon as I can. It surprises adventurers with a large variety of backdrops, from sprawling wildflower filled meadows, to big granite slabs, to snowfields bursting with small tumbling waterfalls. Hidden Lake Lookout can either be done as a day hike or an overnight backpacking trip. Last August I hiked up to Hidden Lake Lookout on a hearty day-hike where I watched the sunset before hiking down in the dark, and it was one of the best hikes of my summer. North Cascades National Park in Washington is home to one of the most beautiful mountain ranges I’ve ever explored. SHARES Trail Guide: Hidden Lake Lookout Day Hike in the North Cascades
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