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Ptarmigan Traverse is an alpine climbing route in the North Cascades of Washington state. The route, from Cascade Pass to Dome Peak , is generally remote, unmarked, and challenging, traversing rugged terrain and several glaciers.
Moraine Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. [2] Moraine Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails. [3] During warmer months, melt from both the Inspiration and Forbidden Glaciers flow into Moraine Lake. Mount Torment is less than 1 mi (1.6 km) south of the lake. [2]
Environmentalists then campaigned to preserve the remaining wilderness, culminating on October 2, 1968, with the designation of North Cascades National Park. Heavy snows and a high risk of avalanches due to the steep terrain, especially on the western slopes, severely limit visitation in the winter.
Most travelers in the region use the North Cascades Highway, which bisects the National Recreation Area east to west. The second vehicle access point is the southern terminus of the 43-mile (69 km) gravel Silver Skagit Road just south of the Canada–US border at the Hozomeen campground.
Famed scenic byway turns 50 next month.
Doubtful Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. [2] Doubtful Lake can be accessed on foot by way of Cascade Pass and following the Sahale Arm Trail to another side trail which leads to the lake. A designated backcountry camping zone is located at the lake. [3] [4] Doubtful Lake - Cascade Range, 1907.
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