Mountain Loop Highway is Open Again

If you are heading out over the 4th of July have a blast.

The Mountain Loop Highway is open between Darrington and Granite Falls again. I love that road, it gets you up into beautiful country. There are tons of great hikes in this area. Weekends can get a little busy but there is alot to see and do. Stop at the Verlot Ranger Station and get more info from them.

Even just as a nice day trip, it is well worth a trip. Most people drive it from south to the north. But I prefer taking I-5 to Arlington then head east do Darrington and then south on the Mountain Loop back to Seattle.

Have a safe and fun 4th!
~Mike

June Group Hikes with Issaquah Alps.org

You can usually go on these hikes unless they are full. visit issaquahalps.org or call the leader for more info ahead of time, don't just show up ;)

June 18, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon MIDWEEK HIKE: Easy flower identification walk 1A*, 3 miles, 0 gain Steve Williams, 425-453-8997

June 21, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Tiger Mt.: East Tiger and Preston Trails , 10 miles, 2,900' gain Ron Howatson, 425-392-8344

June 21, Saturday, 9 a.m. Cougar Mt.: Newcastle to Licorice Fern via DeLeo Wall; car shuttle , 3.5 miles, 500' gain Scott Semans, 425-369-1725

June 22, Sunday, 1 p.m. FAMILY HIKE: exploring the west side of Tradition Plateau Adventure and Wetlands Trails; meet at Issaquah Library , 4 miles, 600' gain Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571

GREENWAY DAYS: June 28/29 June 28, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Cedar Butte: an easy hike to great views-with some history and geology , 5 miles, 900' gain Doug Simpson, 425-392-6660

June 29, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Little Si: , 5 miles, 1,300' gain Mary Nolan, 425-837-1535

June 29, Sunday, 1 p.m. Hike from Trails Center to Tradition Plateau , 6 miles, 600' gain Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571