Hidden Lake Lookout & Peak
A scramble of 9 miles with 3,300 feet of elevation gain off of the Cascade River Road in North Cascades National Park.
getting there
From SR-20 in Marblemount, turn onto Cascade River Road. Follow it east for 9.7 miles and then turn left onto Forest Road 1540 (Sibley Creek Road). Drive 4.7 miles to the road's end and trailhead (3,600 ft).
On the Trail
Hidden Lake Lookout (6,890 ft)
9 miles round trip with 3,340 feet of elevation gain, Difficulty: Strenuous
Hike the Hidden Lake Trail 4.5 mile to the southwest peak and the Hidden Lake Lookout.
Approach & Ascent
Hidden Lake Peak (7,088 ft)
10 miles round trip with 3,540 feet of elevation gain, difficulty: Strenuous 3, Technical 3
Hike the Hidden Lake Trail to the the saddle just north of the southwest peak and scramble northeast to the summit of the northeast peak.
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Scrambling
- Seasons: July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Strenuous, Strenuous 3, Technical 3
- Length: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
- 7,088 ft
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Land Manager:
North Cascades National Park
Stephen Mather Wilderness, Mount Baker Ranger District (MBSNF)
- Parking Permit Required: None
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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- Hidden Lake Lookout
- Hidden Lake Peaks Lookout
- Hidden Lake Peak
- Hidden Lake Peaks
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