Getting There
Going to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere.
Seattle – Tacoma International Airport is about two hours from the park. It is serviced by several international and domestic carriers.
Primary access to both North Cascades National Park and Ross Lake National Recreation Area is from the State Route 20 (SR 20) corridor. The Silver-Skagit Road and State Route 542 (SR 542) are jumping off points for many northern regions of the park including Hozomeen, Mount Shuksan, and Copper Ridge.
From the west, SR 20 (North Cascades Highway) connects with Interstate 5 (Exit 230) at Burlington. From the east, the highway intersects with U.S. Route 97 at Okanogan and with State Route 153 at Twisp. Due to avalanche danger, the Washington State Department of Transportation typically closes the roadway between Ross Dam Trailhead and Lone Fir Campground from November to April.
The Silver-Skagit Road to Hozomeen provides the only road access to the Ross Lake shoreline. This 37 mile (60 km) gravel road connects with B.C. Highway 1 (Exit 168) near Hope, British Columbia. Water taxi and portage services on Ross Lake are available through Ross Lake Resort.
Hiker and climber access to Copper Ridge, the northern Picket Range and Mount Shuksan is available from State Route 542 (SR 542) east of Bellingham. The Sulphide Glacier route on Mount Shuksan is reached from the Baker Lake Road at milepost 82 on the North Cascades Highway.
The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.
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