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Ross Lake National Recreation Area

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Gems in Ross Lake National Recreation Area - 2

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gem Favorite Lake Diablo at sunset

Diablo Lake Overlook

(20) Diablo, WA
gem Favorite Ladder Creek Falls in the fall

Ladder Creek Falls

(2) Diablo, WA

Recommended Routes in Ross Lake National Recreation Area - 2

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Favorite Enjoy this stellar view before descending to Thornton Lake.
Difficult Difficult

Thornton Lakes

9.5 mi 15.4 km 3,067' Up 934.74 m Up 3,067' Down 934.92 m Down

Diablo, WA
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Favorite Ladder Creek Falls in the fall
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Ladder Creek Falls

0.5 mi 0.8 km 116' Up 35.42 m Up 116' Down 35.31 m Down

Diablo, WA
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Ross Lake National Recreation Area Running

  • 153 Miles 247 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 13 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 25 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 10 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Ross Lake National Recreation Area - 46

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1.9 mi 3.0 km #1Thunder Knob Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA 26 
9.2 mi 14.9 km #2Sourdough Mountain Trail
Difficult Difficult
Stehekin, WA
Difficult Difficult
Stehekin, WA 14 
18.9 mi 30.4 km #3Thunder Creek Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA 10 
4.6 mi 7.5 km #4Desolation Peak Trail
Difficult Difficult
Peaceful Valley, WA
Difficult Difficult
Peaceful Valley, WA
19.4 mi 31.2 km #5Devils Ridge Trail
Difficult Difficult
Stehekin, WA
Difficult Difficult
Stehekin, WA
0.8 mi 1.3 km #6Trail of the Cedars
Easy Easy
Diablo, WA
Easy Easy
Diablo, WA
1.2 mi 2.0 km #7Happy Falls/ Mill Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA
3.7 mi 5.9 km #8Diablo Lake Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stehekin, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stehekin, WA 12 
0.4 mi 0.6 km #9To Know a Tree Trail
Easy Easy
Darrington, WA
Easy Easy
Darrington, WA
0.7 mi 1.1 km #10Ross Dam Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Diablo, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Diablo, WA

Photos of Ross Lake National Recreation Area - 47

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View from the trailhead.
Jul 4, 2016 near Stehekin, WA
Desolation Peak Lookout
Jul 14, 2016 near Diablo, WA
View of Ross Lake looking south from ridge line leading to the summit.
Jul 15, 2016 near Hope, BC
The rewarding view of Diablo Lake from the top!!!
Aug 28, 2016 near Diablo, WA
It was a tough climb but totally worth it for the 360 degree views.
Jun 28, 2018 near Diablo, WA
Ladder Creek Falls in the fall
Mar 6, 2020 near Diablo, WA
Lake Diablo
Apr 3, 2020 near Diablo, WA
Lake Diablo at sunset
Apr 3, 2020 near Diablo, WA

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