No other trail offers so much as Hidden Lake Lookout: forest, wildflowers, a true alpine environment of stark granite well above treeline, breathtaking summit views of the heart of North Cascades National Park, and a fire lookout with a sweeping history almost as big as the mountainous landscape it gazes over.

Oct 17, 2022 · From this 6600 foot (2000 m) saddle you are rewarded with your first view of Hidden Lake, a truly hidden deep blue gem of a lake that lies tucked in a talused pocket below the peak. The lake may be frozen or have patches of ice well into the summer.

Jun 19, 2023 · One of our favorite hikes in North Cascades National Park is the Hidden Lake Lookout Trail. This nearly 9 mile hike is a grind, but the steady climb is more than worth the gorgeous views you get from the top over a sea of jagged mountains and, as the name suggests, a hidden lake tucked in between.

Jul 25, 2015 · At 4.2 miles, attain a 6600-foot saddle (and the North Cascades National Park boundary) between the 7088-foot true summit of Hidden Lake Peaks (to the left and a fairly easy scramble) and the 6890-foot knoll with the lookout (to the right).

Jul 26, 2023 · Hidden Lake Lookout is one of the best day-hikes / overnight backpacking trips in Washington's North Cascades National Park. Get our full trail guide here.

Oct 25, 2024 · Find a trail guide and photos to the Hidden lake Lookout hike in Washington's North cascades National Park.

Hike the Hidden Lake Trail to the the saddle just north of the southwest peak and scramble northeast to the summit of the northeast peak. Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Scrambling; Seasons: July, August, September, October; Weather: View weather forecast; Difficulty: Strenuous, Strenuous 3, Technical 3; Length: 9.0 mi; Elevation Gain: 3,300 ...

The Hidden Lake trail is one of our favorite hikes, offering magnificent views over some classic North Cascades scenery. Expect wildflower-strewn paths, fragrant silver fir forests, a serene alpine lake, and epic mountain views.

Sep 5, 2023 · Once the trail crests the 6,600-foot saddle, you’re treated to your first view of Hidden Lake, a deep blue tarn nestled in a rocky, alpine basin. Across the lake, Quien Sabe Glacier hangs along the western slopes of Boston Peak and Sahale Mountain.

Jul 7, 2021 · Hidden Lake Lookout is one of our favorite overnight backpacking trips! The trail is a steep son of a gun, but 360-degree panoramic views from a historic fire lookout make it all worthwhile. If you are looking to explore the North Cascades, this hike is an instant classic you can't afford to miss.