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River Loop

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 4.3 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …North Cascades
  4. …North Cascades National Park
  5. Ross Lake National Recreation Area
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“An easy, flat loop with great views of the Skagit River. ”

Sarah Baker
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1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

492' 150 m

High

472' 144 m

Low

22' 7 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

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4%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly The trail is a nice, flat loop that any kid will enjoy.

Description

The loop starts near the Newhalem Creek Campground entrance station and amphitheater. The trail leads through a variety of forest growth to a peaceful gravel bar with sweeping views of the Skagit River. The trail gives access to Newhalem Creek Campground (loops A & B) and the To Know a Tree Trail.

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Local Club: Washington Trails Association (WTA)

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Land Manager: NPS - North Cascades National Park

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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 4 votes

#11

in Ross Lake National Recreation Area

#10753

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#11

in Ross Lake National Rec…

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in Washington

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Check-Ins

Sep 7, 2022
Adam S
Easy enough and some variation in biomes 1.1mi
Jun 19, 2022
Scott Johnson
Danielle, Rhyan, Alex, & Chris 1.1mi
Sep 8, 2021
Scott S
Pleasant easy walk through some old forest along the skagit river. 1.4mi — 0h 45m
Aug 29, 2021
Mark Lee
Jul 19, 2021
Kristy Van
non river trail in burn area. how recent? river beautiful blue green and strong current
Jun 23, 2021
Emily Izmirian
Aug 24, 2019
Dennis Dixon
Aug 16, 2019
Julia Kimes
Wonderful trail through trees with wildflowers. Stops at several points along the slower flowing parts of Skagit River. Nice evening walking trail 1.1mi

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Stewarded by Washington Trails Association (WTA)