
12.8 mi
Distance
5,105 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 42m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Ross Dam and Diablo Lake 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 13 miles long. The nearest town is Marblemount, Washington, about 20 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 651 ft |
| High point | 12.8 mi | 652 ft |
| End | 12.8 mi | 651 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Marblemount, WA · about 20 mi away
- County:
- Whatcom County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- North Cascades National Park · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Hidden Hand Backcountry
2.2 mi awayRoss Lake National Recreation Area
Concrete, WA
Reservable
North Cascades NP - Cougar Island
2.4 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
Marblemount, WA

Colonial Creek South Campground
3 mi awayRoss Lake National Recreation Area
Rockport, WA
Check official pricing94 sitesReservable TentRV Popular No Service
Colonial Creek North Campground
3 mi awayRoss Lake National Recreation Area
Rockport, WA
Check official pricing40 sitesReservable TentRV Popular No Service

North Cascades NP - McMillan
3.3 mi awayRoss Lake National Recreation Area
Marblemount, WA
Reservable
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