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Hidden Lake Lookout — Saturday, Jul. 26, 2025

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

People usually post that the road to the trailhead is bad, and it’s usually not too bad. People are right with this one, the road is pretty bad and narrow the whole way. Passing cars on the way down was tricky.

There’s not too many parking spots, maybe enough space for 20 cars. Got to the trailhead at 7:00am and there was only one or two spots left. Cars were parked on the narrow road on our way back down.

There’s quite a few minor water crossings that posed no issue.

There are still two snowfields to cross, but they aren’t too bad and we didn’t need to put on micro spikes but they would help if you’re feeling uneasy about it.

Trail is absolutely gorgeous the entire way. 10/10 views and would highly recommend.

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