The trail climbs upward through old growth timber before breaking out into some of the prettiest meadows on the district. The trail passes 2 small lakes and eventually ends at the Green Mountain Lookout. Views are spectacular.

The trail climbs moderately steep through old-growth timber for the first mile before breaking out in to the large meadows, which gives the mountain its name. By July, the meadows are alive with every kind of flower imaginable, making it one of the loveliest trails in the North Cascades. The trail enters the Glacier Peak Wilderness after 1.0 mile.

After 2.5 miles, you descend to a pair of small tarns (lakes). A backcountry toilet is located here. Please camp only at existing sites (designated by fire-rings) below the tarns. The last mile is very steep, with switchbacks. Marmots live on these high grassy slopes and send out their alarm whistle, warning other marmots of your presence.

The lookout, built in 1933, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. On a clear day, the view from the top is breathtaking. Views extend to the north past Mt. Baker into Canada, east across to Glacier Peak, to the south a string of snowcapped giants and finally to the west to the Puget Sound.

Backcountry rangers have a restoration program on Green Mountain and have closed and revegetated several old trails and trampled areas. Please avoid destroying the mountain's fragile subapline.

A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.

Basic Directions