3. Ross Lake Resort
Moving into the relaxing category of things to do at North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake Resort offers tranquil lakefront bliss. I’ll admit when I first saw a photo of this place I thought it was a hoax, like something from Northern Italy or Switzerland. But I can attest to the fact that it is both true and as incredible as the photos.
The rates for such a place must be astronomical though, right? Nope. At just $245/night you can sleep in a floating cabin on Ross Lake with a staggering backdrop of the north cascades. Doesn’t get much cooler than that.
It does get somewhat cool at night though so do pack a jacket!
2. Maple Pass to Lake Ann
We’re down to my favorite hike and one of the absolute best things in North Cascades National Park. This is one of those choosing which is your favorite kid types of situations but if I’ve got to give an answer then the Maple Pass hike to Lake Ann is the best in North Cascades.
The total length of the hike is 7.4 miles with just under 2,200 feet of elevation gain but that all washes away with the sublime scenery. Well you still might feel the incline but oh the views.
Go in the fall for even more spectacular grandeur as the larches turn into a blazing golden yellow lighting up the landscape in an unforgettable way. The views of Lake Ann are just the icing on the cake for this stunning hike.
