Agnes Creek / Bridge Creek / Old Wagon Trail (Pacific Crest Trail)

This is deep-wilderness backpacking through the heart of the North Cascades, following a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail along two major creek drainages connected by an old wagon route. You'll push through dense old-growth forest along Agnes Creek, cross avalanche chutes with views of glaciated peaks, and eventually connect to Bridge Creek as it winds toward Stehekin. The terrain alternates between riverside flats and moderate climbs through hemlock and cedar canopy, with creek crossings that can run high in early summer. Wildlife is everywhere — this corridor is one of the most active bear zones in the park, and you'll see tracks and scat well before you see the animals themselves. This trail belongs to experienced backpackers comfortable with multi-day routes, bear country protocols, and self-reliance in remote terrain where help is a long way out.