State Route 20 (SR 20), the North Cascades Highway, gradually acends from Newhalem (500 ft.) east to Washington Pass (5,477 ft.). Along the way, the National Park Service as well as the National Forest Service has provided pullouts, rest stops, and observation points. Trailheads are marked along the highway, and complete information can be obtained from the North Cascades National Park Service Visitor Center in Newhalem. State Route 20 is closed at milepost 134 in winter, usually from mid-November to mid-April.

     County Line Ponds
     Aggregate Ponds
     Goodell Creek Campground
     River Loop Trail
     Sterling Munro Overlook
     Newhalem
     Trail of the Cedars
     Diablo Lake Trail
     Colonial Creek Campground
     Diablo Lake Overlook
     Mt. Hardy Burn
     Rainy Lake, Lake Ann, & Maple Pass Loop
     Blue Lake Trail
     Washington Pass Overlook

Isolated at the head of Lake Chelan with access only by boat, plane or foot, the Stehekin Valley lies in a transition zone between the westside and eastside of the Northern Cascades crest. Because of its unique geography and climate, bird life thrives. The diversity of habitats includes rich riparian areas, numerous lakes, Ponderosa Pine forests, enticing rock outcroppings, and high alpine areas. Birds to expect include the many eastside species that dwell in forest and mountain areas.

     Landing/Lake Head
     Buckner Orchard
     Coon Lake