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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

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

Ladder Creek Falls

(3) Diablo, WA

Recommended Routes in Ross Lake National Recreation Area - 5

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Favorite The rewarding view of Diablo Lake from the top!!!
Intermediate Intermediate

Thunder Knob

3.7 mi 6.0 km 677' Up 206.5 m Up 677' Down 206.4 m Down

Diablo, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Enjoy this stellar view before descending to Thornton Lake.
Difficult Difficult

Thornton Lakes Trail

10.3 mi 16.5 km 3,076' Up 937.68 m Up 3,078' Down 938.03 m Down

Diablo, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite View of Ross Lake looking south from ridge line leading to the summit.
Difficult Difficult

Desolation Peak Trail

4.6 mi 7.5 km 4,528' Up 1380.07 m Up 105' Down 31.93 m Down

Peacefu…, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite On the way back down mountain after summiting.
Difficult Difficult

Sourdough Mountain Lookout

10.1 mi 16.2 km 5,120' Up 1560.58 m Up 5,120' Down 1560.46 m Down

Diablo, WA
Explore in 3D
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
Explore in 3D

Ross Lake National Recreation Area Running

  • 148 Miles 238 Kilometers of Trail
  • 5 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 13 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 25 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 11 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Ross Lake National Recreation Area - 44

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10.4 mi 16.7 km #1Sourdough Mountain Trail
Difficult Difficult
Diablo, WA
Difficult Difficult
Diablo, WA 14 
18.9 mi 30.4 km #2Thunder Creek Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA 10 
19.4 mi 31.2 km #3Devils Ridge Trail
Difficult Difficult
Stehekin, WA
Difficult Difficult
Stehekin, WA
0.8 mi 1.3 km #4Trail of the Cedars
Easy Easy
Diablo, WA
Easy Easy
Diablo, WA
1.2 mi 2.0 km #5Happy Falls/ Mill Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Diablo, WA
3.7 mi 5.9 km #6Diablo Lake Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stehekin, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stehekin, WA 12 
0.4 mi 0.6 km #7To Know a Tree Trail
Easy Easy
Darrington, WA
Easy Easy
Darrington, WA
0.7 mi 1.1 km #8Ross Dam Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Diablo, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Diablo, WA
1.1 mi 1.8 km #9River Loop
Easy Easy
Darrington, WA
Easy Easy
Darrington, WA
8.8 mi 14.2 km #10Fourth of July-Panther Creek
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stehekin, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stehekin, WA

Photos of Ross Lake National Recreation Area - 48

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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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