Where is sourdough mountain

Hike steeply up, then level off on a good horse trail that takes you all the way to Diablo Lake Resort. Walk to the tourist bathrooms, use the payphone to call for an ambulance to take you the last feet to your car.

Total distance 19 miles, from my map measurements. Notes: There's no water from when you leave the ridgecrest just E of the lookout, until just before Ross Dam. The other two miles of lakeshore trail are feet above the lake. By the time I reached water I was too dehydrated to care about hygiene. I just drank out of Ross Lake. No ill effects. You must cross Ross Dam.

I tried a trail that looked like a shortcut at the NW end of the dam, but it dead-ended. Don't cross Diablo Dam. Stay on the road past the end of it to the trail down to town. Travel light. Pick a sunny day in late Summer so you can go with just a fanny pack and running shoes.

But don't call me if the weather turns sour. Point ' is lower with little prominence. Google Map. Map Key. Favorites Check-Ins. Dogs Allowed? This is a great trail, not too difficult but be prepared for a steady uphill! The trail starts behind the old basketball court in the town of Diablo. Your route will start right up the mountain, and the trail stays true to its beginnings The trail itself is in good condition, smooth and shaded for the first half or more. Then it becomes open and exposed for the rest of the trip.

The last water source is sourdough creek, so fill up there or pay the consequences at the top! The views from the summit have got to be some of the best in the whole of the North Cascades National Park. The views are well worth every drop of sweat it takes to see them. Once you've enjoyed your fill of the summit, you can head down the backside of Sourdough Mountain.

The trail on this side of the mountain is still plenty steep, but there will be spots where you'll get some respite. Enjoy the views of Ruby Lake as you work your way down the the water's edge, though the trail is heavily forested, and a clear view may be difficult to find. From the end of this trail, you can spend the night at the Cougar Island Campground, or you can retrace your steps for a long return to Diablo. Full Details.

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Add Check-In. Rate Quality. Rate Difficulty Easy. The jagged Pickets are to the west, Jack Mountain to the east, and Pyramid and Colonial peaks to the south above Diablo. Bring a map or peak finder and challenge yourself to name as many peaks as you can! Sourdough is a workout, but worth every step! From Marblemount, drive Highway 20 east 20 miles to Diablo. Turn left on Diablo Road and continue 0. After crossing the bridge, turn right and reach the trailhead in 0. Philip Whalen.

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