Region

North Cascades

Crystal Lake─ a trail less taken if you take the old way

July 29, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: White Chuck River Valley, Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 9.0 miles Elevation Gain: 2,150 feet Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Access: Take Exit 208 off of I-5 following SR 530 east for 32 miles to Darrington. Then head south on the Mountain Loop Highway proceeding 9.0…

Peek-a-boo Lake — peaceful little lake and peek-a-boo mountain views

July 16, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Darrington Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 5.0 miles Elevation gain: 1600 feet Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway 111 SX Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Darrington Ranger District Notes: Access road is rough and brushy in spots. High clearance necessary. Access: From Darrington follow the Mountain Loop…

Thunder Creek– Stroll alongside a tumultuous creek through a striking old-growth forest

June 3, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Ross Lake National Recreation Area Land Agency: United States National Park Service Distance: 12.0 miles Elevation Gain: 750 feet Contact: North Cascades National Park Complex Green Trails Map: North Cascades Ross Lake 16SX Notes: Dogs permitted on leash, permits required for camping Access: From Marblemount drive State Route 20 east for 24…

Black Lake─Wildflowers bring Black Lake back to life from past forest fires

May 13, 2021 |

Quick Facts: Location: Chewuch River Valley Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 10.2 miles Elevation Gain: 800 feet Contact: Methow Valley Ranger District: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Green Trails Map: Methow Valley 51SX Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd edition Special Note: Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required. Good to Know: Dog-friendly, kid-friendly, wildflowers,…

Lime Kiln Trail─Hop onboard for an historic hike along the Stillaguamish River

November 27, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Stillaguamish River Valley, Granite Falls Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks Roundtrip: 7.0 miles Elevation Gain: 600 feet Contact: Snohomish County Parks Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Notes: Dogs must be on leash; park open dawn to dusk. Access: Follow SR 92 east to Granite Falls. Turn right onto Granite Ave. Continue…

White Chuck Bench Trail — Glacier-fed Whitewater

November 20, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip:  14 miles Elevation gain: 1500 feet Green Trails Map: Green Trails, Mountain Loop Highway, WA- no. 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest  Access: From Darrington follow Mountain Loop Highway for 9.0 miles. Turn left onto FR 22 and…

Old Government Trail–Follow in the footsteps of long gone miners and adventurers

October 30, 2020 |

Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 4.0 miles High Point: 2,450 feet Elevation gain: 400 feet Difficulty: difficult Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest ( Notes: Northwest Forest Pass required Access: : From Granite Falls, follow the Mountain…

Skagit River Loop– Where eagles dine

October 22, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: Ross Lake National Recreation Area, North Cascades Scenic Highway Land Agency: National Park Service Roundtrip: 1.8 miles Elevation gain: 100 feet Contact: NCNP Visitors Center Sedro-Woolley Green Trails Map: Marblemount, WA- No. 47 Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Notes: dogs must be leashed, Practice Leave No Trace Principles Access:…

Cutthroat Pass — Shiny granite, golden larches and splendid vistas

October 15, 2020 |

Quick Facts: Location: North Cascades Highway Land Agency: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Round Trip: 10.0 miles Elevation Gain: 1850 feet Contact: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District, Green Trails Map: Washington Pass No. 50 Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required. Access: From Marblemount,…

Twisp Pass─Golden larches, fire-red meadows and sublime North Cascades views

October 1, 2020 |

Quick Facts Location: Twisp River Valley-North Cascades Land Agency: US Forest Service and National Park Service Roundtrip: 9.2 miles Elevation Gain: 2,460 feet Green Trails Map: Stehekin, WA – No 82 Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades (Romano) Contact: Methow Valley Ranger District: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Notes: Northwest Forest Pass required. Dogs prohibited beyond Twisp…

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