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“The 400+ miles of trails within the complex range from casual strolls giving a brief sample of the natural wonders of the area, to day hikes to waterfalls, lakes and overlooks ... ”
Park visitors can still drive across the Diablo Dam to view it from both sides or just to transit the Skagit River to take in different areas of the North Cascades National Park Complex. The dam took advantage of Diablo Canyon’s solid granite walls that were less than 100 feet apart yet rose 160 feet above the river. The dam took three years to construct, open- ing in 1930, and began generating power in 1936. At the time, it was the tallest dam in the world at 389 feet high and 1,180 feet long at the top.
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JANUARY 2024