Cascade River

Washington

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1.9 mi

Distance

253 ft

Gain

Conditions: Clear

for hike, today

Weather is good

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Observed 12 h ago

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    Clouds, high 34°F / low 34°F, 0% precip — 87/100 for hike

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Cascade River

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.9 mi
Elevation gain
253 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Cascade River is a 3.72-mile out-and-back trail in Washington with 253 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows the Cascade River and is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Length (round trip)
3.7 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Source: USFS EDW boundaries

Conditions

Active alerts for Mt. Baker Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Guided trips nearby

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Triangle Recreation Camp

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