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East Bank and Desolation Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

East Bank and Desolation Trail

Marblemount, Washington

34.2 mi

Distance

5,128 ft

Elev. Gain

13h 58m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

East Bank and Desolation Trail is an out-and-back trail in North Cascades National Park, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 34 miles long and gains 5,128 feet. The nearest town is Marblemount, Washington, about 23 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:474 ft
Max:796 ft
Gain:2,777 ft
Loss:2,777 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 474 ft and 796 ft across 34.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.474 ft581 ft689 ft796 ft0.0 mi8.5 mi17.1 mi25.6 mi34.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi564 ft
High point3.5 mi796 ft
End34.2 mi564 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Marblemount, WA · about 23 mi away
County:
Whatcom County, WA
Jurisdiction:
North Cascades National Park · United States Forest Service

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