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thomasbaker Member


Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 1 | TRs
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Hello,
I am new to the area. I have done some backpacking in the alpine lake wilderness area, however I was wondering where there are some good backpacking hikes in the North Cascades. I am interested in loop backpacking around 30 miles. (I have three days and 2 nights.) I would also like to have great views....(in other words I don't want to waste my time)....
I prefer higher elevation/alpine/subalpine compared to
valleys/forests.
does anyone have an opinion to the absolute best backpacking trips in the north cascades?
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Davidą Token Canadian


Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 3043 | TRs Location: The Great White North
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EDIT: (posted before I looked up the stats)
First blush: Whatcom Pass/Copper Ridge Loop
No good it's 45 miles but Joe has a great trip report here plus he did a bit of off trail exploring too
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El Matador Member


Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 198 | TRs Location: Portland, OR
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Backpacker Joe NWH Joe-Bob


Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23622 | TRs Location: Cle Elum
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Welcome to the site TB. I'm sure you'll get many opinions to/for your question. I'm not certain I have an answer to your loop question. Im sure you could find some nice loops within the Pasayten area.
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Scrooge Famous Grouse


Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 6958 | TRs Location: wishful thinking
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Lyman Lakes ...... Buck-Spider loop ........ You wanted alpine scenery? This is better.
 LymanLk & BonanzaPk  LymanLk f Cloudy Pass
Here's JimK's report. He says they did 45 miles in 4 days, but I'm pretty sure a fair chunk of that mileage was side trips. It's one you'll at least want to consider.
Buck - Spider Loop
7/29 - 8/1/05
If you run a search on "Lyman Lakes" on this site, you'll find a bunch of reports and a huge number of incredible photos.
ps - Take an extra day, if you have to. 
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Malachai Constant Member


Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 14921 | TRs Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny
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I have always been partial to the loops near Glacier like Trinity loop. Lost Creek Ridge, Pilot Ridge or North Fork Sauk, loops.
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lanzscape Member


Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 74 | TRs Location: youngstown, ohio
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| It's only about 20 mi, but for a nice 2nt/3day loop hike, I'd recommend ONP's High Divide trail. |
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RichP here and there


Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 5012 | TRs
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| The so called "Golden Lakes Loop" in the Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness is a fine trip. |
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