Contact Info
Suite 3A
Everett, WA 98201
- Phone:
- 425-783-6000
- Toll-Free:
- 800-627-0062
Basics
- Length:
- 8 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Elevation Range:
- 3100 feet to 5600 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2500 feet
- Usage:
- Low
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
Trail is in open forest and clears to large meadows several times before final ascent to Dishpan Gap, junction with Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail No. 2000, and Bald Eagle Mountain Trail No. 650. Entrance to Glacier Peak Wilderness lies just north of Dishpan Gap (excellent views). One mile further north on Trail No. 2000 is the incredibly beautiful Meander Meadow area with excellent vistas of surrounding peaks and wildflowers.
This trail follows the North Fork Skykomish River northeast to its headwaters. There is no bridge on the trail crossing the North Fork at mile post 4.0 and fording may be difficult during early season snowmelt runoff. The hike continues through open forest, clearing into large meadows before the ascent to Dishpan Gap at the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail junction. Campsites and water are available along this trail.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Drive State Route 2, turn north at the Index turn-off onto the North Fork Skykomish River Road #63. Continue for 22.0 miles to the road's end at the trailhead.
NOTE: At approximately mile 15.7 Road #63 turns sharply north. If you continue traveling east you will be on the #65 road.
Vehicles with horse trailers should park approximately 1.0 mile back from the #1051 trailhead at the Quartz Creek #1050 or West Cady Ridge #1054 trailhead. Beyond this point Road #63 is rocky and rutted and unsuitable for low-clearance vehicles.
