Many people tour the North Cascades Highway and Mt. Baker Scenic Byway by bicycle. The remote beauty of these routes offers a unique and challenging experience. Be well supplied with water, food and warm, waterproof clothing. Travel single file on the right edge of the road and use reflectors and bright clothing.

Most side roads are rugged enough for the most avid mountain biker. The Stehekin Valley Road in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is popular with bikers. You can ferry your bike in, or you can rent one in town.

Hiking trails are not designed for bike use; most trails are closed to motorbikes and bicycles.

There are also some pleasant road biking opportunities nearby along the southern shores of Lake Chelan and the Columbia River and throughout the Okanogan region.

Boating

Much of the recreation in the North Cascades is water-oriented. For lake recreation, boat ramps are available at Lake Chelan, Baker Lake, Gorge Lake and Diablo Lake, and the north end of Ross Lake at Hozomeen. Boat rentals are offered at Baker Lake, Lake Chelan, and Ross Lake.

River floating is an adventure worth planning. Experienced boaters run the Skagit, Nooksack and Stehekin Rivers.

Passengers travel to Stehekin by cruising up 55-mile long Lake Chelan. The Lake Chelan Boat Company operates year-round, daily spring to fall. Schedules are available.