Washington Backcountry Discovery Route

Hello to all the secret squirrels! There are some here that have not traveled the back country in Washington before. I had mentioned last season about making a few trips over the summer and received a few requests to go along. I did make several trips but they were all on short notice, so I didn't put out an invitation.

On 15 to 21 July, several of us are going to slice the state in half, starting at the "Bridge of the Gods" in Stevenson and head due north til we get to Canada via the Washington State Backcountry Discovery Route." If this piques your interest hit me up' I'll direct you to our FB planning page so you can get started preparing!

This 575-mile route thoroughly explores the Cascade Mountains beginning in Stevenson, WA and making it to the Canadian border at Night Hawk. Views of the massive volcanic mountains from the dense forest in the southern part of the route are stunning and the open arid pine forests of the central part of the route showcase the diversity of Washington. The route just seems to get better each day as you head north and into the high-mountain areas beyond Lake Chelan.

It takes most people about 5-6 days to complete the route and there are some easy alternate sections to get around difficult stretches. There are many great camp spots along the way for those looking to rough it. The route also works well for those looking to stay in hotels or to do a little of both.

Best time of year: June through September is the best window for the Washington route. Snow in the mountain passes can block travelers from completing the route early and late in the season.

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Washington Backcountry Discovery Route