Sourdough Mountain

The vast, panoramic views from Sourdough Mountain’s vistas are as breathtaking as the grueling ascent required to reach them. Along the way switchback through dense forests and traverse flower-filled meadows reach a sprawling summit top and a fire lookout cabin.

From the trailhead the Sourdough Mountain Trail begins to climb immediately, following a bootpounded trail scratched into the side of the mountain. Quickly leave the maples and alders behind as you work your way into firs and hemlocks. After crossing a sturdy bridge the trail rockets uphill, steeply ping-ponging up a long series of switchbacks. Not far beyond the switchbacks, cross into the North Cascades National Park and continue to push your way ever-upwards on slightly less daunting grades.

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