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CHS 2 Hike - Diablo Lake

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CHS 2 Hike - Diablo Lake

Spend a day in beautiful North Cascades National Park. Hike the Thunder Knob Trail overlooking Diablo Lake and then travel a short distance to the Diablo Lake trail to trek to the base of massive Ross Dam. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

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Karen Altergott
Karen Altergott
Primary Leader
  • Easy, Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

9am at the Thunder Knob Trailhead.

Take Highway 20 east past Newhalem. Cross Gorge Lake, and follow the shoreline of Diablo Lake until you reach Colonial Creek campground, past milepost 130. Turn left and park at the trailhead to the right of the campground entrance.

A two-for-one deal: we will be doing two separate hikes on this trip. First, a short warm-up on Thunder Knob (3.6 miles, 600' gain). Afterward we will caravan to the trailhead for Diablo Lake (7.6 miles, 1400' gain).

A great chance to explore two shorter trails that usually wouldn't justify the long drive on their own.

Route/Place

Diablo Lake & Happy-Panther


  • Green Trails Diablo Dam No. 48
    Green Trails Mt Logan No. 49
    Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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