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East Bank Ross Lake
North Cascades
updated 4 weeks ago
East Bank Ross Lake trail is in fantastic condition and full color as of October 13. The trail is very flat and easy, with no bugs reported. Conditions are dry, and the Ross Lake reservoir is low. There was significant wildfire smoke in the air on October 13, though it abated as one moved south.
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What hikers ask about East Bank Ross Lake
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The road is suitable for all vehicles as of October 13. No issues with road access were reported in the provided information.
No obstacles were reported on the East Bank Ross Lake trail as of October 13. The trail was described as being in fantastic condition.
The trail is snow-free as of October 13. No lingering snow was mentioned in the report.
Two grouse were seen, and bear scat was present on the trail as of October 13. No other hikers were encountered during that report.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
We stayed at Ross Lake resort and were ferried by boat to Devils point and dropped off. There was significant wildfire smoke from the Luna Mountain fire in the air but the day was beautiful despite th...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Devil's Creek -> HozomeenRoss Lake is at full pool, for the first time since 2018! I guess that's one good thing about the epic rainstorms of last winter.June 12:Water taxi drop-off at Devil's. We kne...
Older18 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...
Older18 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...
Older25 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...
North Cascades
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...
Older26 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...
Older26 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...