7. The North Cascades

It’s difficult to name any must-see place in particular in Washington because the entire northern half of the state is one seemingly endless breathtaking vista, but one awe-inspiring location is found just north of Snoqualmie Pass. The trail climbs for nearly six miles into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness then opens up into a vast expanse of jagged peaks. Hikers who get an early start may see a gorgeous colorful sunrise over the Stuart Range to the east, the enjoy the shimmer as the sun glistens on a series of tarn lakes to the west.

Written by: Contributor, Danielle Alling
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