Blue Lake Trailhead

You've got two or three days in North Cascades - make the most of it! This detailed itinerary covers a weekend hiking trip to one of the least visited National Parks from Seattle (for moderate hikers).

What's included in this guide: A detailed guide, with activities for multiple days, key details, over 50 recommendations and much more: - Places to visit - Where to eat - Spend the night out in town - Best hikes to explore For the ultimate WA National Park road trip, I would recommend spending 2-3 days in each park to fully experience their beauty and maximize your trip. Depending on your exact goals, plans can be adjusted to still enjoy 1-2 days in each as well. Please recreate responsibly. *Please note multiple wildfires are currently active and burning within North Cascades NP. No stopping or pullouts are allowed on SR 20 between mile markers 148-157. This information changes rapidly and should be monitored online if you are traveling to the area soon.