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Thunder Knob Trail - Photos

Album Added: June 20, 2025

Bench with a view of the turquoise Diablo Lake
Bench with a view of the turquoise Diablo Lake
Thunder Knob Trail info kiosk
Thunder Knob Trail info kiosk
Thunder Knob Trail trailhead (behind campground)
Thunder Knob Trail trailhead (behind campground)
Footbridge over Colonial Creek (one-at-a-time)
Footbridge over Colonial Creek (one-at-a-time)
Tumbling waters and lush mosses along Colonial Creek
Tumbling waters and lush mosses along Colonial Creek
Scenic Colonial Creek flows through the forest
Scenic Colonial Creek flows through the forest
Stunning scenery of Colonial Creek and lush moss-covered trees
Stunning scenery of Colonial Creek and lush moss-covered trees
Vibrant mosses and ferns growing along the Thunder Knob Trail
Vibrant mosses and ferns growing along the Thunder Knob Trail
Tiger Lily wildflower
Tiger Lily wildflower
View of Thunder Arm / Diablo Lake
View of Thunder Arm / Diablo Lake
Turquoise waters of Diablo Lake / Thunder Arm
Turquoise waters of Diablo Lake / Thunder Arm
Moss-covered forest floor along the trail
Moss-covered forest floor along the trail
Picture 13 of Thunder Knob Trail
View of alpine peaks that surround the Colonial Glacier
View of alpine peaks that surround the Colonial Glacier
Waterfalls, thousands of feet tall, flow from the snow melt on alpine mountains high above the valley
Waterfalls, thousands of feet tall, flow from the snow melt on alpine mountains high above the valley
Neat tree shape with interesting wood patterns
Neat tree shape with interesting wood patterns
View of a small pond
View of a small pond
Obstructed view of mountains surrounding the valley
Obstructed view of mountains surrounding the valley
A view of Davis Peak as it pokes through the trees
A view of Davis Peak as it pokes through the trees
View of the North Cascades Highway, Davis Peak, and the turquoise Diablo Lake
View of the North Cascades Highway, Davis Peak, and the turquoise Diablo Lake
View of Diablo Lake's turquoise waters sitting next to the North Cascades Highway with Davis Peak overhead
View of Diablo Lake's turquoise waters sitting next to the North Cascades Highway with Davis Peak overhead
Picture 22 of Thunder Knob Trail
Picture 23 of Thunder Knob Trail
Clouds sit on the alpine peaks that surround the Colonial Glacier
Clouds sit on the alpine peaks that surround the Colonial Glacier
Picture 25 of Thunder Knob Trail
View of Diablo Lake from the end of the trail
View of Diablo Lake from the end of the trail
Trees obstruct the view of Diablo Lake from the end of the trail
Trees obstruct the view of Diablo Lake from the end of the trail
More turquoise water views of Diablo Lake
More turquoise water views of Diablo Lake
A view of Diablo Lakes turquoise waters with the Diablo Lake Overlook located across the way
A view of Diablo Lakes turquoise waters with the Diablo Lake Overlook located across the way
View of the water with the ultra-popular Diablo Lake Overlook across the water
View of the water with the ultra-popular Diablo Lake Overlook across the water
View of alpine peaks and snow fields
View of alpine peaks and snow fields
View of alpine mountains overhead
View of alpine mountains overhead
Picture 33 of Thunder Knob Trail
Stunning alpine scenery
Stunning alpine scenery
Alpine vistas
Alpine vistas
Lush mosses and ferns cover the forest floor
Lush mosses and ferns cover the forest floor
Explore the Trail:
3.4 Miles
Moderate
Diablo, Washington
North Cascades National Park