Devils Dome/Jackita Ridge
A very strenuous backpack of 25 miles with 8,150 feet of gain on the western edge of the Pasayten Wilderness, east of Ross Lake in the North Cascades. Intimate views of Crater Peak and Jack Mountain are framed with alpine meadows covered in wildflowers are the reward on this 25 mile, partial loop trip. The strenuous journey pays off with the incredible beauty of this remote region, which sees few visitors.
On the Trail
Logistics include a water taxi to Devils Junction on the east shore of Ross Lake, ascending Devils Dome, traversing Jackita Ridge, then descending past Crater Peak to Canyon Creek Trailhead on US-20.
Start at the Devils Junction trailhead on the East bank of Ross Lake. Camp the first night in the basin just west of and below Devils Dome (~7 miles from Devils Junction Trailhead). Camp the second night 10-12 miles along Jackita Ridge (wherever there's a good water soures). Camp the last night near Devils Park.
information for leaders
Courses, paid clinics, staff-led programs, and course field trips require a Commercial Use Authorization. The Park typically accepts applications for 2-year CUAs through mid-March each year, and CUA's are activity-specific. Please contact info@mountaineers.org if you would like to apply for a CUA for a field trip or paid clinic for an activity we do not already have a CUA for. Please follow all Mountaineers group guidelines when leading trips or courses in North Cascades National Park.
Notes:
- Leaders are responsible for securing backcountry permits or other required permits even if we have a CUA.
- Leaders must have all relevant CUAs with them in paper or electronic copy to show Parks Staff as requested.
- All Hiking course field trips or paid clinics must have a First aid and CPR certified leader. Current (non-expired) certificates must be uploaded to the park web portal by Mountaineers staff prior to the trip
- All mountaineering field trips or paid clinics must have a WFR-certified leader and a leader with documented climbing certifications (an AMGA certification OR Mountaineers climb leader with a recent resume of training and experience). Both qualifications must be uploaded to the park web portal by Mountaineers staff prior to the trip
- Suitable Activities: Backpacking
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Very Strenuous
- Length: 25.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 8,150 ft
- Land Manager: North Cascades National Park
- Parking Permit Required: None
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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