Trails and lakes at lower elevations are usually free of snow from early April to mid-October. Some trails at higher elevations will not open until mid-July. More than 300 miles of maintained trails take you into the Park, Recreation Areas, and adjacent National Forest lands. Parking at some trailheads requires a Northwest Forest Pass, which is available at national park and forest offices and some local stores.

• After hiking, check for ticks, which may carry Lyme Disease.
• When horses are approaching, hikers should talk to make their presence known and step off of the trail on the low side.
• Some stream crossings are not bridged. Cross streams in the morning, when they are lowest, scout for the safest crossings, or turn back if the rushing water is unsafe. A hiking stick can be helpful.
• Downed trees or washed out sections of trail should be reported at a Ranger Station.
• Visit the North Cascades National Park Leave No Trace Web site for best practices while hiking.
• See the Park's Hiking and Backpacking page for more details.
• See our Backpacking Tips.
• See our Day Hiking Tips.

There are hundreds of miles of trails within the Park. These are just a few of the more accessible trails.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Not Hiked