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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Maple Pass Loop

North Cascades, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 36 2026
Maple Pass Loop

A loop trail off Highway 20 climbs through forest to an alpine ridge and pass above Lake Ann. Ridge sections give 360-degree mountain views, and larches and red bushes draw large crowds in fall.

Highlights

  • Lake Ann side trip
  • Ridge above Lake Ann
  • Fall larches and meadows

Good to know

  • About 7.2 to 7.5 miles, 4 to 6 hours
  • Parking costs $5 cash; lot fills early
  • Counterclockwise climbs gradually; descent is steep

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