Mountain Loop Scenic Highway and Pilchuck Road are now open for the outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. "The sun may be out, but be careful, snow still covers Pilchuck Trail, putting hikers at risk for getting lost," said Peter Forbes, Darrington District Ranger.

The Mountain Loop Scenic Highway provides access to popular trails and campgrounds. Following the South Fork Stillaguamish River over Barlow Pass and into the South Fork Sauk River drainage, it connects the towns of Darrington and Granite Falls.

For printed information about varioius hiking opportunities along the Mountain Loop Highway, drop by the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center at 109 S. Granite Ave. in Granite Falls.

For current road and trail information visit the Forest Service Web Site.


Please call with questions:

Peter R. Forbes
District Ranger, Darrington Ranger District
1405 Emens Street
Darrington, WA 98241
phone: (360) 436-1155 ext 248
cell: (360) 333-9792
FAX: (360) 436-1309
email: pforbes@fs.fed.us

MountainLoopMap

Some Links of Interest

Trip Planning [US Forest Service]
The Loop, Mile-by-Mile [northwestplaces.com]
The Mountain Loop [wikipedia.org]
Info and photos [summitpost.org]
Current Conditions [US Forest Service]
Hiking Trail Conditions - Most Current [US Forest Service]
Mountain Loop Photos [by Tom Dempsey]

Note: Above links are external. As such, the Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for their content nor the accuracy of the information therein. Having said that, we feel these are excellent resources for those wishing to travel the Mountain Loop Highway. If you would like to suggest other resources that you think should be included here, please send an e-mail to info@granitefallswa.com