Forbidden PeakForbidden Peak is one of Washington's 100 steepest peaks. The route to Forbidden Peak is a Class 5 and involves exposed climbing. Gear and experience recommended.https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/forbidden-peakhttps://www.wta.org/site_images/hikes/forbidden-peak-by-andrew-bares.jpeg/@@download/image/Forbidden Peak by Andrew Bares.jpeg
Forbidden Peak is one of Washington's 100 steepest peaks. The route to Forbidden Peak is a Class 5 and involves exposed climbing. Gear and experience recommended.
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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.
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 23 miles to the end. You will follow the Cascade River the whole way; it takes nearly an hour on Cascade River Road.