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Desolation Peak, East Bank Ross Lake — Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Water taxi from Ross Lake Resort boat dock to May Creek. Night 1 at Lightening Creek. Night 2 at Desolation Camp. Water taxi from Desolation back to Ross Lake Resort boat dock. 25 miles total including the mile to/from the Ross Lake Trail Parking  


It rained day one, but that was fine because it was just a day for walking an East Bank Trail portion.

Day two we climbed Desolation. Amazing hike. Beautiful views. Tough climb. Really nice campground. Really nice fire staff at lookout. Beware the deer! They are not a bit afraid and will clomp clomp up to your tent in the night and drag around your boots and lick your stuff. 

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