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Trail of the Cedars

Skagit River from Trail of Cedars Bridge
Trail of the Cedars nature trail
Interpretive Sign - Trail of the Cedars
Skagit River from Trail of Cedars Bridge
Trail of the Cedars nature trail
Interpretive Sign - Trail of the Cedars

"Trail of the Cedars" Nature Walk

This self guided nature trail near the Skagit Information Center in Newhalem is a just over a quarter mile long, and starts on a bridge crossing the Skagit River. A wide variety of native plants and wildlife can be found along this family-friendly gravel path.

Begins at suspension bridge in Newhalem or from the Newhalem Creek Powerhouse at the end of the service road beyond Loop C in Newhalem Creek Campground. This easy 0.3 mile (0.5 km) gravel loop meanders along the banks of the Skagit River through stands of old growth forest.

No parking or trail permits needed.

For more information about more things to do in the North Cascades region of the Cascade Loop: https://www.cascadeloop.com/north-cascades

Address: 600 Ladder Creek Lane, Newhalem, WA
Website: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/n...

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