Old Sauk River Trail #728
Explore a quiet riparian forest steeped in history and wander beneath the shadows of towering old growth sentinels on this easily accessible river walk. When alpine meadows and heather-topped summits are under snow and out of reach, enjoy the flowers and flora (and fauna!) that thrive in along this section of the Sauk River.
Total Distance: 6.0 miles
Total Ascent: 100ft
Highest Point: 800ft
Total Ascent: 100ft
Highest Point: 800ft
Take Interstate 5 Exit 208 for Arlington/Darrington and State Route 530. Turn east on SR 530 and drive to Darrington. Follow the signs to the Mountain Loop Highway, heading south out of town. After 4 miles find the signed Old Sauk River Trailhead on your left. Privy available 1.5 miles further down the road at the ADA Loop Trailhead. View Google Directions >>
The Washington Trail Association has do a lot of work on the Old Sauk Trail, updating the main trailhead and repairing trail damage from recent floods. Work has also been done to create a trailhead roughly half-way between the two ends of the current trail. All these improvements have helped with access, making it an nice place to stroll in the hiking off-season.There's a lot more to Old Sauk River, and you can learn all about it in Hiking through History Washington: Exploring the Evergreen State's Past by Trail, and Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
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