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August 2013, Lake Ann below Maple Pass just as the trail emerges from the trees. Reached via Highway 20, North Cascades Highway, and the Lake Ann/Rainy Lake trailhead.

August 2013, Lake Ann from Maple Pass via the Lake Ann/Rainy Lake trailhead on Highway 20.

August 2013, Maple Pass trail from Rainy Lake/Lake Ann trailhead on Highway 20, North Cascades Highway. The highway, Lake Ann, and the switchbacks up are all in this picture.

Section 1, Campgrounds We set out after the July 4th holiday in 2013 for our third trip to Washington State from Iowa to explore areas not previously hiked. Summer weeks are the busy season and so detailing our campground experiences could help future travelers. We evolved to destination...