If not using one you should absolutely hang your food properly. This helps me keep this site running, financially speaking. Jul 4, 2016 - Score Swiss-Alps scenery without the trans-Atlantic flight on this 43-mile, 5- to 6-day rugged loop through the Pasayten Wilderness. Early on this section of the trail comes the most difficult stretch. The seasons are changing rapidly in the North Cascades, we skipped over fall and went right to winter! Sign up here for occasional emails full of inspiration and information about backpacking and hiking. I like big mountains, bigger views, and varied terrain. The climb is pretty much over. More on Road Conditions Trails: The Devil's Dome Loop is a route linking up sections of four different trails: East Bank Trail along the shore of Ross Lake. This high elevation trail often holds the snow until well into the summer months--check USFS trail conditions before heading out. Thanks for your reply. After crossing the river, I decided to take another run at Devil's Rest. The trail then begins climbing up an open ridge, switchbacking a couple of times. We woke up this morning, and well that magical view we had was now a cloud of smoke. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. The miles beside the lake, sometimes just a couple steps away, are peaceful and unique. 4. TRAIL. My weary feet were done. 360-degree views of rugged mountainous terrain is seen from the top of this beauty. Another factor is permit availability for the Ross Lake campsites; more detail below. My knees hurt just reading this post! Mosquitos are everywhere where theres vegetation. We pushed a couple hundred feet further and further to finally rest at the intersection for a quick lunch break. Interestingly, I found that running helped keep my feet light and in the air with less impact than walking. We did not hit the trail until 7pm so night hiking was required. Backpacking Has Changed a Lot Over the Past 50 Years. On Devil's Ridge, NE face of Jack Mountain behind. Thanks Eric, and thanks for being there with that ice-cold water! The vistas (in which there are many) in all directions are of craggy mountain peaks as far as the eye can see. Trails: The Devils Dome Loop is a route linking up sections of four different trails: Trailhead: From Seattle, the route lies about two hours and forty-five minutes northeast by car. Check out this 23.7-mile out-and-back trail near Marblemount, Washington. First, a quick stop at the Marblemount Ranger Station to pick up our North Cascades National Park permit. Loop; Difficulty: Easy; The Cascades Trail, one of the most . I settled on tackling the Northern Cascades classic 40-mile loop Devils Dome for my 30th birthday https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2015-08-18.5785971174, https://www.wta.org/site_images/trip-reports/2015/tripreport.image.2015-08-18.5791561664/@@download/image/IMG_2722.jpg, Jack Mountain in the distance along the hike. Difficulty: Strenuous. Through this stretch, the trail crosses a couple of small streams. Beyond the creek, the trail rounds another spur ridge emanating from Jackita Ridge, and begins a pretty brutal drop, quite steep in places through the forest and into the North Fork Devils Creek drainage. Simply one of the best vantage points I have personally seen, taking into account a month long trek through Alaskas Chugach range and numerous trips on Mt. Half way up our biggest hill for today. 22.0 - The trail passes an unsigned trail that leads off to the right, stay left and continue to Dry Creek Pass. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. One bummer for the trek was finding that thieves had stolen Bryces Catalytic Converter off his Toyota 4Runner. The campsites along Ross Lake (Roland Creek and Devils Creek) are managed through the backcountry permit system of North Cascades National Park, and thus you need a reservation to camp at them. North Cascades. Explore the western edge of the Pasayten Wilderness, east of Ross Lake in the North Cascades. Length: 38.5 miles. The trail is a bit dilapidated until reaching the registration box, about a quarter mile after the intersection. But Cleo was determined not to let either of us down (I was open to camping on the lower summit or even on the shoulders of the mountain), so we slowly made our way towards the top. North Fork Bridge Creek. For me, it isnt counting every half mile Ive done, but just keep hiking till the next bend or ridge. Leaving Granite Creek hits you with a couple of tough 700+ ft climbs, the second being switchbacks up a fairly steep scree field. Pictures are from my own hike, which unfortunately was affected by wildfires in the area. If youre short on time, you can shortcut the route by catching a water taxi down the lake, but the 13-mile shore hike along the East Bank Trail makes a beautiful way to end the hike. Though the trail is reasonably maintained and navigation isnt difficult, the elevation profile is brutal. The last two few miles down to the East Bank trail has only small trees across the trail. For those wishing to focus on the higher elevation hiking, its possible to take the Ross Lake Water Taxi instead of hiking a large portion of the East Bank Trail. Starting after at least mid-July is recommended to avoid significant snow travel, and August is ideal. Gary Zink. Length: 42.5 round trip miles Low Point: 1740' High Point: 6980' Season: Summer/Fall Scenery: 3/5 Difficulty: 2.5/5 . Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an . It stood up and turned around and looked at us, eyes shining. Here Ive collected all the essential logistics for planning your Devils Dome hike, including route information, permit details, campsite locations, and other important logistics. Devils Dome Loop Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. Highest Point: 6980 ft. 5 Type of Hike Multi-night backpack. This loop requires a water taxi either to or from Little Beaver to complete the final legthere is no connecting trail along Ross Lake that joins Little Beaver landing to another trail. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. The meadow is an excellent place to drop packs for a bit and enjoy the breathtaking view. Hike the other direction. Devil's Lake State Park- Baraboo.Map S5975 Park Rd. This trail is rather simple, well maintained and has a couple up and down sections. They did not fail me, but I had major doubts. Difficulty: This is a physically challenging hike. Washington Trails Association Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Dougald MacDonald Feb 5, 2015 National Park. I only recommend and link to products I know and love. Beyond this point, the trail climbs, fairly rapidly in places, as it climbs to the summit of Devils Dome (6982'). Bar Phone: 715-866-4509 For my 3-day itinerary I spent night 1 at Devils Creek, and night 2 in a lovely little meadow near a stream about 2 miles south of Devils Pass. Baraboo, WI 53913 More Details. This quintessential Northern Cascades hike offers all the beauty this majestic area has to offer. Past the hook bend in the trail the trail begins its climb up to Devils Dome. It is . During this stretch, the trail crosses several small streams. 6.5 - The trail crosses Nickol Creek, which was mostly dry for our Sept 3 crossing. I met a group of thru-hikers on top of Devils Dome and they seemed to be enjoying the route. We were again putting in about an 8 mile day planning to camp just before the final descent down to the Devils Park Trail which would take us back to our East Bank Trailhead parking lot. And goodness there were larches here, just as I had read about! Do not block the road and gate when parking (10/27/2022). We, however, opted to camp about 500 below the actual dome to be more protected from the wind and found a flat section right before the final ascent turns into a series of switchbacks. We clearly have different strengths in hiking and hers is definitely long distance. Overview: While water isn't too big of an issue, it can be several miles between water sources, so extra consideration should be given when choosing campsites and making sure you have enough water as you hike. Breakins are unfortunately common here. Written by TrailChick. If you are planning a trip to the wilderness, be sure to check the weather forecast, snow level, and driving conditions beforehand, and leave a detailed itinerary with a friend or family member, including the date and time you plan to exit the backcountry. Lyndon Station, WI 53944 . Mosquitoes and bees can be a real nuisance along this trail. 15, 2015. Alas, it wasnt autumn so upwards we go. or maybe it's the ignorance of it. From here we took the East Bank trail back to our car at Canyon Creek. Im Alissa, your virtual guide, here to help you make your biggest, boldest adventure dreams a reality. At the northern end of the bridge, immediately turn right at the fork. This is an absolutely stunning loop trip. And thus begins the slow slog of 15 more miles to Devils Dome. . 16, 17, 48, and 49. Marked on the Green Trails Maps No. After Devils Pass, the trail continues to traverse along side the ridge line now leading up to Devils Pass with Crater and Jack Mountain now lying across the valley to the south. 31.75 - Trail crosses May Creek, a rock hop late in the season. The third stream, which is the largest, nicely tumbles in a series of small waterfalls. We were again surprised that campsites were not more plentiful except for 2 to 3 miles up from the start of the descent. The trail is steep during this climb. A few of my pictures (my PhotoShop is not working; when it's fixed I'll stitch some of the panos and hopefully post some pictures from Dave and Richard, as well as their trip reports): Currently, there still is significant snow in the central and northern portions of Jackita Ridge, especially in the North Fork Devils Creek valley (up toward Anacortes crossing). I was a bit surprised to come across it only finding a few trip reports. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Hwy 20 is known to have car break-ins so I was meticulous in emptying the cabin so only my forest pass was in sight. Baker. Don't underestimate the overgrowth/blowdowns from Dry Creek Pass down to the East Bank Trail; it can be slow going (unless trail work has happened there; probably unlikely). The creek is an excellent place to fill up, because afterwards the trail shoots straight uphill to a meadow just beneath Anacortes Crossing with few to no switchbacks along the route. (Note that Ross Lake maps show other campsites in the area but these are boat-in only.). Thanks for sharing the trip with this humble armchair traveler. Devil's Dome Loop. Our taxi brought us right up to the rocks and beached the front end to let us off onto the trail that was cut right out of the steep valley walls. Im wanting to believe that theyre fairly rare since the other tiny patch I saw was by Easy Pass. There isnt a lot of elevation change either during this stretch until the final push up the dome which if youre sherpa-ing your water for the night and following morning is a very welcome fact. I couldnt have been more stoked to have made it for the night. No recent report. 40.0 - Trail crosses back out of Ross Lake NRA. We enjoyed some views of the mountains and valleys lying to the east of Devils Pass and Jackita Ridge before continuing our journey westward along trail 752 with about 5 miles remaining to Devils Dome. 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