Top 5 Best Things to Do in North Cascades National Park
5. Cascade Pass
If you’re looking for one of the most popular things to do in North Cascades National Park then Cascade Pass is for you. While the trail does get a bit crowded in the summer (never too bad in my opinion compared to the likes of Yosemite or Zion, anyway) it’s for a good reason.
The views here are sensational.
Hikers have the option to do this as a 7.4 mile out and back to Cascade Pass or an 11.8 mile out and back to Sahale Glacier (totally worth it if you’re up for it).
4. Blue Lake
As this list of the best things to do in North Cascades winds down we find ourselves left with the real cream of the crop here. Blue Lake is one of the most beautiful hikes in all of the national parks featuring truly jaw-dropping views of the cascades.
The best part (other than the views) is that unlike most of the other trails in the park, Blue Lake is relatively short and easy at 4.4 miles round trip and a paltry (for this list) 1000 feet of elevation gain.
Once you get to the top of the hike you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world.
