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East Bank Ross Lake
North Cascades
updated 2 months ago
The East Bank Ross Lake trail is reported to be in great shape as of July 4. Hikers can expect a few washouts that require some climbing. Bugs were noted as an annoyance on July 4. The road is suitable for all vehicles. There was a trickle of water heading towards Desolation camp as of July 4, but it may not last long. A persistent, salt-obsessed deer was present at Hidden Hand, approaching campers closely.
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The trail was reported to be in great shape as of July 4, with a few washouts requiring some climbing. Nobody has reported on trail conditions since then.
As of July 4, a persistent deer with a salt obsession was encountered at Hidden Hand, approaching campers closely. No other wildlife has been reported since then.
A trickle of water was noted on the way to Desolation camp as of July 4, but it was uncertain how long it would last. No more recent information on water sources is available.
The road was reported to be suitable for all vehicles as of July 4. There have been no subsequent reports regarding road conditions.
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Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
We did 3 nights, starting at Hidden Hand, getting the taxi up to Desolation, next night at Desolation camp, final night at Devil’s Junction boat camp. Trail is in great shape, a few interesting wash o...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Crossed off a bucket list North Cascades trip, completing the East Bank trail from the highway all the way to Hozomeen. I've done tons of trips in the North Cascades, but this one takes the cake for m...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
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Older16 months ago
North Cascades
We did a quick one-night trip to May Creek camp. There were a few down trees on the trail but nothing tricky to go over/under. There were a few river crossings that required some rock-hopping but we k...
Older17 months ago
North Cascades
I originally was going to do the other side of the lake but decided last minute to hike the east bank side to get some more miles in. Permits were still walk up only so I got to marblemount at 7:30 (s...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
From the East Bank TH off hwy 20, my 2 girlfriends and I backpacked the 3 miles in to Ruby Pasture to spend the night (permit required). After setting up camp, we stopped at a great lookout spot at ab...
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An incredible backpacking trip filled with rare solitude and a variety of scenery.East Bank TH > Water Taxi to Rainbow Point > Lightning Stock Creek Camp > Desolation Peak > Lightning Stock Creek Camp...
Older24 months ago
North Cascades
Took the Diablo ferry, Ross Lake Resort truck, and Ross Lake Resort water taxi to May Creek. Stayed two nights. Day hiked the East Bank Trail. Nice single site for six. Outhouse in excellent condition...
Older25 months ago
North Cascades
Water taxi from Ross Lake Resort boat dock to May Creek. Night 1 at Lightening Creek. Night 2 at Desolation Camp. Water taxi from Desolation back to Ross Lake Resort boat dock. 25 miles total includin...
Older26 months ago
North Cascades
We did an overnight at Roland Creek camp. This is an excellent camp! Our site was at the top of the hill. There are three large areas to camp all with great water access to the creek. Ours had a tiny ...