Directions
Ruby Creek Trail can be accessed from either of two trailheads. On the west end, use the East Bank Trailhead located within the Ross Lake Recreation Area near Milepost 138 of the North Cascades Highway (SR 20). On the east end, access the trail from the Canyon Creek Trailhead near MP 141 (SR 20) located in the Okanogan National Forest (Forest Parking Pass may be required). In the winter months the highway is usually closed and gated at the location of the Ross Dam Trailhead due to avalanche danger at higher elevations; this prevents you from driving to either trailhead during the winter closure.