Tour Stops

North Cascades Visitor Center

The North Cascades Visitor Center in Newhalem features nature exhibits, park information, a gift shop, two short films, and an easy boardwalk offering a magnificient...

Historic Newhalem

Plan to spend a couple of hours in Newhalem. There's so much to see and do in this historic Seattle City Light company town. From...

Diablo Lake Overlook

This is definitely one of the must-see stops along Highway 20! This overlook features breathtaking views of Diablo Lake with its stunning turquoise water and...

Rainy Pass (Rainy Lake and Maple Pass Trails)

If you only have time to do one hike on this trip, make it the hike to Rainy Lake. The easy 2-mile trail round trip...

Washington Pass Overlook

Another must-see stop on the North Cascades Highway is Washington Pass Overlook. Sitting at 5,500 feet, it's the road's highest point and the dividing line...

Gorge Powerhouse and Ladder Creek Falls

From Newhalem, you can walk or drive up to the Gorge Powerhouse and cross another suspension bridge to access the Ladder Creek Falls Trail. The...

Gorge Overlook Trail

Enjoy two spectacular views in one stop. Gorge Lake Overlook features a stunning view of Gorge Dam and Gorge Lake framed by the rugged North...

Thunder Knob and Thunder Creek Trails

Colonial Creek Campground is the launching point for two popular trails--Thunder Knob and Thunder Creek. The 3.6 mile moderate hike up to Thunder Knob features...