Contact Info
Suite 3A
Everett, WA 98201
- Phone:
- 425-783-6000
- Toll-Free:
- 800-627-0062
Basics
- Length:
- 4.6 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Elevation Range:
- 3700 feet to 4300 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 600 feet
- Usage:
- Heavy
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
This ridge trail is best during the week when less crowded or when huckleberries have ripened in the fall. The trail starts in second growth timber at 4,300 feet and climbs gently to 4,800 feet at mid-point passing through open hillsides and meadows. Excellent views.
The first mile of this south-facing trail is uphill, not too steep though, slowly climbing through second growth timber into open meadows. The next couple of miles cut straight across a steep hillside with a few trees along the way for shade. The views across the valley to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness are spectacular. The last half mile is through woods and meadow. The meadow at the end of the trail, Sawyer Pass, is beautiful, and you can find some nice campsites here. There is no water along this trail. Tonga Ridge is a favorite spot for huckleberries in the fall.
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 for 1.7 miles east of the Skykomish. Turn south onto Foss River Road #68. Continue on Road #68 for 3.5 miles to its junction with #6830 road. Turn left onto Road #6830. Continue for 6.0 miles to the 310 spur road. Turn right onto the spur and drive 1.0 mile to the end of the spur at the trailhead.
