Ross Dam Trail
Ross Dam
Walk about 1.6 km down from Highway 20 to the top of Ross Dam for views of Ross Lake and Diablo Lake on either side.
Ross Dam was built between 1937 and 1953. At about 165 m tall, it is the highest of the three dams in the Skagit hydroelectric project. The Ross Dam Trail starts from a parking lot near mile marker 134 on Highway 20 and drops roughly 1.6 km through the forest to the top of the dam. Along the way you'll see waterfalls. From the dam crest, one side looks onto the turquoise waters of Ross Lake and the other onto the canyon and Diablo Lake. You can also continue along the lakeshore to Ross Lake Resort. The return trip is uphill and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours round trip.
Opening hours
Open all day (follows road access)
Nearby sights
- Ross Lake
- Diablo Lake Overlook
- Sourdough Mountain Lookout
- Diablo Lake
- Thunder Knob Trail
- Gorge Creek Falls
- Ladder Creek Falls
- Trail of the Cedars