Wildflower Destinations in the Pacific Northwest
Region: Washington Cascades (North)
Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak, North Cascades National Park, Lake Chelan, & Pasayten Wilderness
Alpine Lookout
Chelan County, Washington
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Elevation: 3970'-6235' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Alpine Lookout is typically from late June through early August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early June until the end of August.*
Cascade Pass
Skagit County, Washington
North Cascades National Park
Elevation: 3640'-8700' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Cascade Pass is typically from late July through early September, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until late September.*
Chain Lakes/Artist Point (Mt. Baker)
Whatcom County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 4263'-5220' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Chain Lakes/Artist Point is typically from late July through early September, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until late September.*
Cutthroat Lakes/Bald Mountain
Snohomish County, Washington
MBSNF & Morning Star NRCA (DNR)
Elevation: 3060'-4851' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Cutthroat Lakes/Bald Mountain is typically from early July through late August, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-June until mid-September.*
E.C. Manning Provincial Park
Manning Park, British Columbia
B.C. Parks
Elevation: 3400'-7453' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at E.C. Manning Provincial Park is typically from late June through late August, but there may be some flowers blooming from late May until late September.*
Echo Ridge
Chelan County, Washington
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Elevation: 2600'-4324' Activity: hiking & mountain biking
Peak wildflower bloom on Echo Ridge is typically from early May through the end of June, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-April until mid-July.*
Green Mountain Lookout
Snohomish County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 3550'-6500' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Green Mountain Lookout is typically from early July through late August, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-June until mid-September.*
Harts Pass/Tatie Peak
Okanogan County, Washington
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Elevation: 6125'-7400' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Harts Pass/Tatie Peak is typically from early July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-June until mid-September.*
Lewis Butte
Okanogan County, Washington
Methow/Rendezvous Wildlife Area (WDFW)
Elevation: 2350'-3346' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Lewis Butte is typically from mid-April through mid-June, but there may be some flowers blooming from early April until the end of June.*
Maple Pass
Chelan County, Washington
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Elevation: 4880'-6970' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Maple Pass is typically from late July through early September, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until late September.*
Meander Meadow/Cady Ridge
Whatcom County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 3330'-5440' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Meander Meadow/Cady Ridge is typically from mid-July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until mid-September.*
Monte Cristo/Glacier Basin
Snohomish County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 2350'-4387' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Monte Cristo/Glacier Basin is typically from mid-July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until mid-September.*
Scorpion Mountain
Snohomish County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 3563'-5540' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom on Scorpion Mountain is typically from early July through late August, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-June until mid-September.*
Scott Paul Trail (Mt. Baker)
Whatcom County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 3330'-5440' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom on the Scott Paul Trail is typically from late July through early September, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until late September.*
Skyline Divide (Mt. Baker)
Whatcom County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 4285'-6850' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom on the Skyline Divide is typically from late July through early September, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until late September.*
Sourdough Mountain
Whatcom County, Washington
North Cascades National Park
Elevation: 900'-5985' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom on Sourdough Mountain is typically from mid-July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from late June until late September.*
South Okanagan Grasslands
Osoyoos/Cawston, British Columbia
B.C. Parks
Elevation: 1500'-6033' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at South Okanagan Grasslands is typically from early May through early July, but there may be some flowers blooming from early April until early August.*
Summer Blossom/Sawtooth Ridge
Chelan County, Washington
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Elevation: 6380'-7870' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Summer Blossom/Sawtooth Ridge is typically from early July through late August, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-June until mid-September.*
Tiffany Mountain & Tiffany Lake
Okanogan County, Washington
Colville National Forest
Elevation: 6550'-8242' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom on Tiffany Mountain & Tiffany Lake is typically from mid-June through the end of July, but there may be some flowers blooming from late May until late August.*
Winchester Mountain & High Pass
Whatcom County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 5138'-6776' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom on Winchester Mountain & High Pass is typically from mid-July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until mid-September.*
Windy Pass
Whatcom County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 6257'-7000' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Windy Pass is typically from early July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from mid-June until mid-September.*
Yellow Aster Butte
Whatcom County, Washington
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Elevation: 3670'-6241' Activity: hiking
Peak wildflower bloom at Yellow Aster Butte is typically from mid-July through the end of August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early July until mid-September.*
* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.
