![]() The drainage and upper basin are beautiful.except for the trail itself as it cuts an unsightly "gash" up green slopes (especially when looking down the basin from above). At this point, it switches back and forth up the slope a number of times to finally emerge into the open for good. The trail up Sibley Creek intially follows an old road before immersing itself in a forest band. Some steep snow slopes should be expected. DO NOT venture up it if the danger is high.Ĭlick here to obtain the latest avalanche forecast. Warning: This trail resides in a heavy avalanche zone. I'm pretty sure trout lurk in its waters. It is not unusual for people to camp at the lake. ![]() A rough path continues from the 6,600-ft notch between the summits to the shores of the lakes. The lake is quite large for the elevation and remains frozen over until late June or early July. Hidden Lake (5,733 ft) lies in the cirque east of the main and southerly summit. Alternatively, the peak can be climbed from its north ridge. A short, easy scramble and/or bootpath to the summit leads from the notch on the south. The other summit is the southerly one (Pt. ![]() However, the map shows the labeling for this peak extending to the northerly summit (Pt. The association of one of these is tenuous because it lies north of Sibley Pass (6,060 ft), the natural dividing line between the massif and the continuing ridge eastward to The Triad. There are three "summits" for the mountain massif. Hidden Lake on the east is within the park. The approach and trail on the west side of the peak are not in the park. Further, the peak lies on the border of North Cascades National Park. Hidden Lake Peak(s) is located wholly within the Cascade River drainage 14 miles east of Marblemount at the hub of where the valley makes a pronounced bend counterclockwise. A small, shallow tarn a quarter-mile north of Hidden Lake could hardly be called a lake. It is incorrect to call the mountain Hidden Lakes Peak, as many do. I'm not sure why, as it is a summit that would fit well onto the site: it is a popular objective, it is a superlative viewpoint, it can be skied, it has a lookout (a permanent tent-type lookout erected in 1931), and can be climbed in a reasonably short day. A couple stops of interest along the way include Birdsview Brewing Company (variety of local beers) and Cascadian Farm (fresh berries, organic honey, ice cream and other treats).This mountain (one massif despite the plural name) has long been absent on summitpost. Once you actually enter the park, there are no gas stations at all so make sure you fill up in Marblemount (this is also where you need to visit the ranger station for a pass if you plan to do any backcountry camping). If you are heading in from Vancouver or Seattle, after Sedro-Woolley, there isn’t much aside from a few gas stations and a handful of truck-stop style diners. ![]() In terms of amenities, restaurants and (non-camping) accommodations the park is pretty sparse. Some of the highest peaks in the park include Goode Mountain (2,810 m) and Mount Shuksan (2, 783 m). The park is open all year round however, the main access road, State Route 20, is often closed at various sections throughout the park due to weather conditions. It is divided into a northern and southern area consisting of more than 500,000 acres of lush forests, vibrant glacial lakes and seemingly forever reaching mountain peaks. The park is located south of the Fraser Valley and is about a 3 hour drive from Vancouver, BC. ![]()
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