The northern part of the range, north of Mount Rainier, is known as the North Cascades in the United States but is formally named the Cascade Mountains north of the CanadaâUnited States border, reaching to the northern extremity of the Cascades at Lytton Mountain.
The perimeter of Washington Park in Denver, CO is about 2.60 miles.
Less than an hour from Denver, Boulder or Fort Collins, this drive is a perfect mountain getaway. The scenic drive begins in Central City and travels to Estes Park. To reach Central City, take exit 243 off of I-70. Or for added fun, take exit 240 to Idaho Springs where you can take Virginia Canyon Road (T1).