Newhalem

Newhalem is a company town owned by Seattle City Light, and sits in the western foothills of the North Cascades along the Skagit Valley River. The Ross Lake Recreation Area surrounds Newhalem on all side, and there are many trails to explore, including the Sterling Munro Trail, the River Loop Trail, “To Know a Tree” Trail, Rock Shelter Trail, and the “Trail of the Cedars” Nature Walk. You can also find beautiful camping at the Newhalem Creek and Goodell Creek campgrounds.