Washington · Hiking

Little Beaver Trail

10.5 mi
round trip
3,880 ft
climb
2,401 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Little Beaver Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in North Cascades National Park. It doesn't name Little Beaver Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · North Cascades National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Little Beaver Trail is a 21-mile out-and-back hike in Washington's North Cascades National Park, within the Stephen Mather Wilderness. The route rises from a low point of 1,604 feet to a high of 2,401 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,411 feet. The National Park Service manages the land, and the trail is rated hard. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ross Dam weather station show July and August highs around 79°F with only six or seven wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and rain on most days. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The trail starts close to Stillwell Camp Access, about 0.8 miles away. Luna Peak Route and Depot Creek Trail are both within about 5 miles, and the Mount Redoubt climbing area is about 4.9 miles off.