Gothic Basin

North Cascades

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Based on 5 recent trip reports (latest: June 24, 2026).

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North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

It might still be a little early for Gothic Basin, but I wanted to get up here while all the waterfalls were still full. I'd almost forgotten how totally epic this hike is.Parking was easy since it wa...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Beautiful day up at Gothic Basin - no snow until you're right up near the Saddle, and then easy to cross snowfields + rocks for wandering around in the basin. Recommend microspikes, but nothing more s...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Very nice hike and an asskicker for sure. I packed to heavy for what I was expecting but it was worth it. Foggy lake is frozen but has water accessible at the outlet.

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Beautiful hike with stunning view's along the way. Quite a few waterfalls on the way to the basin.  The trail is in good condition despite a few (large) fallen trees that you have to climb over in dif...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Started at 8AM and got back to my car 3PM. The mountain loop highway section to Gothic Basin (travelling from Granite Falls towards the East) is open, but the rest of the highway is closed towards Dar...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Sick hike, started hiking at 2 am for the sunrise, i think it helped with not being super tired on the way up.

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Today we hiked the Gothic Basin trail to Foggy Lake. Plenty of parking when we left the trailhead at 8am.The trail was wet with flowing streams and muddy sections. This made for beautiful waterfalls a...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

I’ve been wanting to do this trail for a while and I would say that in general, it did not disappoint. The views start to open up after a few miles but you don’t get up into the basin until the last h...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

The hike here is every bit as formidable as the visuals on display. After the mild opening act, you will be tested with a tangle of roots, bare rock, mud, and loose rock at an imperious incline until ...

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Showed up to the trailhead around noon on a Saturday. I had to park quite a way away off to the side of the road. Very busy. Road to the trailhead is all paved. The first half of the hike is through a...

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