Sourdough Mountain Camp via Sourdough Lookout Trail
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Sourdough Mountain Camp via Sourdough Lookout Trail
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Sourdough Mountain Camp via Sourdough Lookout Trail is a hard trail in North Cascades National Park. Sourdough Camp is used as both a day trip destination and a backpacking stop. This trail is considered to be hard both for the steepness and for the trail becoming rugged in certain parts.
Look for beautiful wildflowers in the spring.
Getting there
The trailhead for the Sourdough Mountain Camp via Sourdough Lookout Trail is on Diablo Street at the Sourdough Lookout Trailhead.
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| Backcountry Campground | Sourdough Camp |
| When to do | May-October |
| Pets allowed | No |
| Family friendly | No |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Moderate |
| Route Type | Out and back |
Sourdough Mountain Camp via Sourdough Lookout Trail
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Sourdough Mountain Camp via Sourdough Lookout Trail Description
Sourdough Mountain Camp via Sourdough Lookout Trail is a must-do despite its difficulty and occasional ruggedness. The wildflowers in spring and the views of the mountains and lakes are worth the work. Poles are a good idea, as is visiting on a clear day if you can.
The start of the hike is brutal, climbing very steeply for the first 2.5mi. Don’t give up! Once you reach the National Recreation Post, the trail evens out a touch. It continues this way until Sourdough Camp, about 3.5mi in. Before you get to camp, the trail gets a bit hard to follow and a bit rugged, so take your time with the last section of the ascent.
At the camp, take a well-earned rest. When you’re ready, retrace your steps back to the trailhead.
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