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| Middle Fork Cascade Trail |
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Elevation Gain:
1,400 Feet
Usage:
Light
USGS Maps:
Sonnyboy Lakes & Cascade Pass
Elevation:
1,800 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Trail Number:
769.1
Length:
3.5 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Early Summer - Late Fall
From Sedro-Woolley, Follow State Route 20 east for 40 miles to the community of Marblemount. On the east end of town, turn right on the Cascade River Road which immediately crosses the Skagit River. Proceed for 17 miles to the junction with Forest Road #1590 which intersects on a sharp switchback. Road #1590 is not maintained and is planned to be closed once a new trailhead is established on the Cascade River Road. Turn right on Road #1590 and continue for 0.75 mile to the section of road where Princer Creek crosses the road bed. Park here and walk the road 1.25 miles to the original trailhead.
Location Information
The Middle Fork Cascade Trail is a moderate 3.5 mile hike. Originally, the trail was used by miners to access the Spaulding mining claims. Begin on the South Fork Cascade River Trail #769.2. At 0.5 mile there is a trail junction. Stay to the left for the Middle Fork Trail; the trail to the right follows the South Fork Cascade Trail. The first 0.5 mile beyond the junction switchbacks rather steeply through a timbered slope. The trail then levels and follows the Middle Fork of the Cascade River through old growth forest. After 3 miles, the trail leaves the timber and enters stands of tag alder at the base of Mix-up Peak. The Middle Fork Valley is ringed by a series of peaks, some rising to over 8000 feet. Approximately 1.5 miles beyond the end of the trail lies the Middle Cascade Glacier and Mount Formidable. The trail lies within the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
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