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Sulphur Creek Campground and Trail After nearly a decade of closure and limited access, as of October Boulder Lake Trail 2014 the Road is open again to the public. It’s • Venture into the Wilderness along this 3-mile trail • Sulphur Creek has lots to offer—a campground and a short trail along time to rediscover this beloved place! The 23-mile road accesses (one-way) to secluded Boulder Lake. Explore old-growth forest, Sulphur Creek. The Sulphur Creek trail takes you through old-growth forest along an ancient route across the Cascade Crest to Stehekin. Tenas Creek falls and meadows along the way. Scramble on to Pear the heart of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and the Muddy warm springs a short mile up the valley give off a distinctive Lake and Hurricane Ridge for more fun. 566,000-acre . It also provides access to sulphurous scent. more than 120 miles of trail, two campgrounds, the wild and scenic • Near mile 7 of the Suiattle Road, turn left onto Forest Road #2660 • The campground is located near mile 22 of the Suiattle Road. The (Tenas Creek Road), and continue for 6 miles to trailhead. No trailhead can be found across the road from the campground. Note: Suiattle River, countless views, historic sites such as the Suiattle Forest Pass required. Campground will reopen in 2016. Guard Station and Green Mountain and Miner’s Ridge lookouts, Photo: Paul Bulgier Photo: Gary Paull and the mighty . Get out and explore! Huckleberry Mountain Trail Suiattle River Trailhead • Enjoy a new trailhead and climb up (and up!) the 5-mile At the end of the road, the Suiattle trailhead provides access to a multitude of trails for hikers trail (one-way) to lovely meadows with views of Huckleberry and equestrians that can take you deep into the Glacier Peak Wilderness. There is also great Mountain. Expansive views and a unique ridge walk await, with river access at the trailhead. Northwest Forest Pass/Recreation Pass required. Tenas and Buck creeks roaring below. Glacier Peak beckons in the distance. • Suiattle River Trail. The Suiattle trail begins in • At mile 14.5 of the Suiattle Road, new trailhead parking is magnificent old-growth forest along the Suiattle River. available just off the road. No Forest Pass required. Photo: Kim Brown Big trees and mossy woods make for an easy family outing. The trail continues to a large suspension bridge Buck Creek Campground across Canyon Creek at 6.5 miles before intersecting • Situated under a canopy of old-growth forest, Buck Creek with the Pacific Crest Trail at the 7-mile mark. campground has pleasant campsites along rushing Buck Creek. • Sulphur Mountain. For a steep and rewarding Explore the trails along the creek, or use it as a base for exploring climb, hike the 5-mile (one-way) Sulphur Mountain Photo: Gary Paull other trails in the Suiattle River Valley. Photo: Kim Brown trail and enjoy in-your-face views of Glacier Peak and The Wilderness Society • The campground entrance is to the north near mile 16 of the unobstructed views to the south and west. The trail begins less than www.wilderness.org, (206) 624-6430 The Wilderness Society (TWS) protects wilderness and inspires Suiattle Road. This coveted campground is expected to reopen in 100 yards up the Suiattle Trail from the trailhead. Americans to care for our wild places in the and late 2015/2016. • Milk Creek Trail. Many have fond memories of the Milk Creek beyond. TWS is committed to protecting the last great wild places Photo: Gary Paull trail and the wonderful loop to the PCT and around Dolly Vista of the region and making sure people can access and enjoy our public returning to the Suiattle. Unfortunately, the trail bridge over the lands. Suiattle River was destroyed in the 2003 flood and has not been Green Mountain Trail repaired. Many hope to see a new bridge and a revitalized Milk Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/mbs, (360) 436-1155 (Darrington Ranger District) • Experience spectacular views, alpine meadows and a historic Creek trail in the near future. lookout along the 8-mile (round-trip) Green Mountain trail. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is one of the most visited • Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). From the junction with the Suiattle River forests in the country, located east of Seattle, on the west • Near mile 19 of the Suiattle Road, turn north onto Forest Road trail, the PCT leads north to Suiattle Pass (11 miles) and beyond. side of the Cascades between the Canadian border and Mt. Rainier #2680. Continue 6.5 miles to the trailhead. No Forest Pass Southbound travelers will find the trail climbing gently, then more National Park. The Darrington Ranger District serves the greater Darrington area and the ranger station is located just north of town required. Photo: Gary Paull energetically for the next 10 miles, before beginning the long drop on Highway 530. into the Milk Creek Valley. Photo: Kim Brown • Miners Ridge Trail and . One of the most iconic views Washington Trails Association Downey Creek Trail of the North Cascades awaits on the Miner’s Ridge Trail at Image www.wta.org, (206) 625-1367 • Just beyond the new Downey Creek bridge, take this gentle valley Washington Trails Association (WTA) preserves, enhances, and Lake. Requiring a multi-day commitment (it’s 16 miles and 4,600- promotes hiking opportunities through collaboration, education, bottom trail through beautiful forest as long as you’d like. At 6 miles, ft elevation gain each way), the trail heads north from the PCT advocacy, and volunteer trail maintenance. Visit WTA’s website the rugged Bachelor Creek trail leads to the Cub Lake and Dome about 2 miles east of the junction with the Suiattle Trail. The trail to access a wealth of hiking resources, learn about volunteer Peak area—a worthy trip for hardy anglers and climbers. A handful of climbs steeply to Miner’s Ridge and continues west to Miner’s Ridge opportunities and read trip reports for latest trail conditions. campsites dot the trail. lookout and east to Image Lake and the vast meadows on Plummer • Just past the Downey Creek bridge you’ll find the trailhead and Mountain, finally reconnecting to the PCT about 1.5 miles below Due to the long closure of the Suiattle Road, parking lot (near mile 21 of the Suiattle Road). Northwest Forest Pass/ Visitor’s Note: Recreation Pass required. Suiattle Pass. it has been difficult to keep up with maintenance needs on the Photo: Dawn Erickson Photo: Gary Paull trails and campgrounds along the road. Expect some extra brush Map and Permit Information and potential obstacles. The Forest Service and partners like This map is intended to help you access hikes and sights along the Suiattle River Northwest Forest Pass: $30. Annual pass honored at most National Forest day Interagency Senior Pass: $10. Lifetime pass for those 62 and older honored Washington Trails Association will be hard at work in the years to Valley. Green Trails Maps are recommended for navigational purposes on hiking use or entrance fee sites in Washington or Oregon. Available at National Forest at all federal recreation sites charging day use or entrance fees. Passes issued in trails. You can purchase Green Trails Maps online at www.greentrails.com or at a offices and visitor centers, via private vendors or www.discovernw.org. person; available at National Forest offices. come to return the Suiattle to its former splendor. Lend a hand – local vendor. Many recreation destinations require a pass: Interagency Annual Pass: $80. Annual pass honored at all federal recreation Interagency Military Pass, Interagency Access Pass: Free. Passes for active visit www.wta.org or the Darrington Ranger Station for more National Forest Recreation Day Pass: $5. Required at all Forest Service day sites charging day use or entrance fees. Available at National Forest offices or duty military and their dependents as well as individuals with a permanent information. use or entrance fee sites in Washington or Oregon. Available at National Forest www.discovernw.org disability honored at all federal sites charging day use or entrance fees. Passes offices and visitor centers, via private vendors, or www.discovernw.org. issued in person; available at National Forest offices. Do your research. Be prepared. Carry the 10 essentials.