No other trail offers so much as Hidden Lake Lookout: forest, wildflowers, a true alpine environment of stark granite well above treeline, breathtaking summit views of the heart of North Cascades National Park, and a fire lookout with a sweeping history almost as big as the mountainous landscape it gazes over.

2022年10月17日 · Hidden Lake Peak is a joyous hike that begins in cool forests but quickly propels the hiker into vast, open meadows filled with wildflowers, then rocky slopes and heather, before ending at a steep rocky pinnacle with a historic fire lookout perched on top.

2023年6月19日 · One of our favorite hikes in North Cascades National Park is the Hidden Lake Lookout Trail. This nearly 9 mile hike is a grind, but the steady climb is more than worth the gorgeous views you get from the top over a sea of jagged mountains and, as the name suggests, a hidden lake tucked in between.

2015年7月25日 · At 4.2 miles, attain a 6600-foot saddle (and the North Cascades National Park boundary) between the 7088-foot true summit of Hidden Lake Peaks (to the left and a fairly easy scramble) and the 6890-foot knoll with the lookout (to the right).

Hidden Lake Lookout Steep snowfields on the trail usually require an ice axe well into July. Enjoy views encompassing southern North Cascades National Park and the Glacier Peak Wilderness.

2023年7月26日 · Hidden Lake Lookout is one of the best day-hikes / overnight backpacking trips in Washington's North Cascades National Park. Get our full trail guide here.

2024年10月25日 · Trail Guide to Hidden Lake Lookout Quick Hidden Lake Hiking Details. Distance: 8.25 miles; Elevation Gain: 3,300 feet; Time on Trail: 4.5 moving time, ~6 hours with breaks; Difficulty: Hard; High Clearance Vehicle Required; Drive time from Seattle: 2.5 hours; Closest town: Marblemount

Hidden Lake Lookout is a well trafficked hike in North Cascades National Park, and the nearby Hidden Lake is a popular backcountry camping destination, making this a very busy spot for outdoor recreationalists on a sunny summer weekend.

Hike the Hidden Lake Trail to the the saddle just north of the southwest peak and scramble northeast to the summit of the northeast peak. Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Scrambling; Seasons: July, August, September, October; Weather: View weather forecast; Difficulty: Strenuous, Strenuous 3, Technical 3; Length: 9.0 mi; Elevation Gain: 3,300 ...

The Hidden lake Lookout offers a magnificent 360-degree panorama over the North Cascades, a mountain vista that you’ll struggle to beat anywhere in Washington State! Hidden Lake itself sits in a dramatic cirque with steep sloping sides that reach down to beautiful blue waters.