Contact Info
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
10024 US Hwy. 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA
10024 US Hwy. 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA
- Phone:
- 360-497-1100
Basics
- Location:
- In the Juniper/Langille Ridges
- Length:
- 3.2 miles
- Elevation Range:
- 2500 feet to 4200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1700 feet
Description
Dark Meadow Trail begins on Road 23, then crosses East Canyon Creek. The trail passes through Douglasfir and western hemlock, before crossing Dark Creek (at mile 1.5), and climbing steeply toward the Dark Meadows area and Juniper Ridge Trail No. 261.
This trail is named after John Dark who built a cabin in the meadows in 1895 while prospecting in the area. Take a look at the huge boulders in Dark Creek as you're hiking. These are excellent examples of the what melting glaciers can leave behind.
Creek crossings and sections of the trail are difficult for even experienced motorcycle riders.
Details
Location:
In the Juniper/Langille Ridges
Length:
3.2 miles
Elevation Range:
2500 feet to 4200
Elevation Change:
1700
