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Crater Mountain

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
48.7079, -120.9771 Map & Directions

Highway 20 is closed between the Ross Dam trailhead (milepost 134) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171) for the winter season.

Pristine lake along Crater Mountain, photo taken by HikerJim.
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Hiking Crater Mountain

Crater Mountain

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 48.7079, -120.9771 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

A backcountry permit is required to camp overnight in the North Cascades National Park Complex (incl. Ross Lake National Rec Area and Lake Chelan National Rec Area). They are $10 per person plus a $6 non-refundable reservation fee. Permits must be picked up at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount. See the National Park Service website for more details on permits.

Highway 20 is closed between the Ross Dam trailhead (milepost 134) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171) for the winter season.

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Crater Mountain (#746)

Guidebooks & Maps

Day Hiking: North Cascades (Romano - Mountaineers Books)

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