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McAlester Trail

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 48.5040, -120.7168 Map & Directions

Highway 20 is closed between the Ross Dam trailhead (milepost 134) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171) for the winter season.

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McAlester Trail

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Co-ordinates: 48.5040, -120.7168 Open in Google Maps

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Highway 20 is closed between the Ross Dam trailhead (milepost 134) and Silver Star gate (milepost 171) for the winter season.

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North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District

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