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Austera Peak

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
48.5685, -121.1015 Map & Directions
Highest Point
8,334 feet

The Cascade River Road is closed for the winter season

The view from Austera Peak. Photo by John Porter. Full-size image
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The route to Austera Peak involves exposed climbing and glacier travel. Gear and experience recommended. Continue reading

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Hiking Austera Peak

The route to Austera Peak involves exposed climbing and glacier travel. Gear and experience recommended.

Austera Peak

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.5685, -121.1015 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

The Cascade River Road is closed for the winter season

A $26 backcountry permit is required to camp overnight in North Cascades National Park. Permits must be picked up in person at one of the park's Wilderness Information Centers

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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.

Getting There

Drive Hwy 20 to the little town of Marblemount. Keep going straight when 20 turns left and you will be on Cascade River Road. Drive the 19 miles until you reach a large parking lot on the right side of the road.

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Trailhead

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

North Cascades National Park

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