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    North Cascades Highway

    283 Reviews
    #1 of 25 things to do in North Cascades National Park
    Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Activities, Scenic Drives
    North Cascades National Park, WA
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    “What a Beautiful and Scenic Drive”

    One of the most scenic highway I’ve ever had the pleasure of driving on. It’s so eye catching and... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    carlostravels2018
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    Miami, Florida
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    “Waterfalls everywhere!”

    There are many many pull-off spots to stop & take in the abundent waterfalls, majestic trees... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Kimberly K
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    A scenic highway measuring 132 miles.
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    What a Beautiful and Scenic Drive

    One of the most scenic highway I’ve ever had the pleasure of driving on. It’s so eye catching and original In it’s most natural state. We had to pull over at least 4 different times and that’s only because we stopped ourselves from pulling over...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank carlostravels2018
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Waterfalls everywhere!

    There are many many pull-off spots to stop & take in the abundent waterfalls, majestic trees & river views on the North Cascade Highway drive. Even a little rain in November didn't keep us from taking in this portion of God's beautiful creation!

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Kimberly K
    Reviewed October 21, 2018
    Driving this highway is best counter clockwise

    Absolutely awe-inspiring - we stopped at every single viewpoint. Right now the deciduous trees and the larches are putting on a fabulous show!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank simivalley1699
    Reviewed October 7, 2018 via mobile
    Drive it! You will enjoy!

    We drove the North Cascades highway from east to west. It was a beautiful day and we loved the drive. Lots of scenic attractions and no commercialism. Do it!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank DonL120
    Reviewed September 24, 2018
    OD On Mountains and Beautiful Views

    We took a day to drive through the North Cascades National Park, stopping numerous places. A lot of the road is lined with trees so that there is no viewing (except of amazingly tall tree trunks). But where there is something to see, WOW! We...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    2  Thank MikeB1952
    Reviewed August 23, 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful drive

    We drove through the park and decided to keep going east and then south to Mt Rainier Park. This was a beautiful drive. Reminded us of the drive east out of Yellowstone Park. What a wonderful road.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    3  Thank MeryMeCo
    Reviewed August 18, 2018
    BEAUTIFUL

    This drive is just GORGEOUS. Really can't say much else. We drove from Marblemount to Washington Pass and there is always something beautiful to see. The North Cascades are absolutely an under-appreciated National Park gem.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    2  Thank David E
    Reviewed August 15, 2018 via mobile
    Total smoke from fires blocking views

    Arrived Wednesday morning. Haze from forest fires blocking views of mountains. Don't waste your time till smoke clears

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank GalinAZta
    Reviewed August 14, 2018
    Most Spectacular Highway in Washington State

    This is the most scenic and spectacular highway in Washington State, winding through the North Cascades mountains, along several sky-blue-tinted lakes and high passes. Make sure that you allow enough time to pull out at some of the scenic overlooks along the way. In particular,...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    5  Thank ALFriedman
    Reviewed August 3, 2018
    Views & waterfalls galore!

    Once you begin to ascend the scenery gets amazing! We made an afternoon trip to Ruby Falls & got back not too late for dinner, making several stops for pictures & breathing. There are deep gorges, some whitewater, waterfalls, mountain ridge views & stunning overlooks...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    4  Thank skigator
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    Muchohucho
    October 11, 2018|
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    Response from F4981JCmichaels | Reviewed this property |
    I'm not sure which reviewer might have said there is a Ruby Falls along highway 20. I double checked my reviews of the area, and I did not mention such. But, there is a Ruby Trail and a Ruby Mountain in that area. There... More
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    vacationdiva
    September 21, 2018|
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    Response from edn636 | Reviewed this property |
    Highway 20 is a beautiful drive with fewer vehicles on it. When the higher elevations do get snow, a certain section is closed off over winter. Your time window for your trip should still work. Check the weather forecasts... More
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    Lawrence D
    July 25, 2018|
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    Response from F4981JCmichaels | Reviewed this property |
    The national park visitor center in Newhalem is closer to the west end, next to the dam and tourist things associated with it. If the dam and park visitor centers are of utmost importance, then west to east might be better... More
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