For those who like the Big Four Ice Caves Trail, Good News the bridge has been rebuilt over the river and the trail has easy access again. Took awhile but I am glad the trail is easy to get to now. I enjoyed hiking this trail.
It is located on the Mountain Loop Highway just past Granite Falls.
Great area to hike especially during the week when the area is less crowded. Great mountain drive too.
To get to it. Take I-5 to Everett. Then Highway 2 towards Monroe and Stevens pass. Pass Snohomish and then head north on Highway 9 to the Granite Falls turnoff and head east through Granite Falls and continue East towards Barlow Pass.
Big Four Ice Caves Trail Details
Sunday, July 26, 2009
656 Peek-a-Boo Lake Trail Report
Courtesy of Thad... thanks for the report
Peek a Boo Lake Trail #656
Location: end of road 2081
elevation gain: Although the beginning and ending elevations are only 800 feet difference there is larger elevation gain since the destination is not the highest point.
Directions to trailhead: take hwy 530 east from Arlington,Washington. At Darrington, turn right onto the Mountain loop highway. Take mountain loop highway for 8.8 miles and turn right onto road #2080. Take 2080 for 1.1 miles then veer right onto 2081. Take 2081 for 1.7 miles to the next Y. Turn right at the Y and go 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Road #2086 and go 1.2 miles to the trail head.
Your comments: over half of this trail has grade of 15 degrees, some parts as steep as 30 degrees. This trail is listed as moderate but rivals other trails listed as difficult such as Mt Pilchuck and Heather Lake.
~ Thad
Peek a Boo Lake Trail 656 Details
Peek a Boo Lake Trail #656
Location: end of road 2081
elevation gain: Although the beginning and ending elevations are only 800 feet difference there is larger elevation gain since the destination is not the highest point.
Directions to trailhead: take hwy 530 east from Arlington,Washington. At Darrington, turn right onto the Mountain loop highway. Take mountain loop highway for 8.8 miles and turn right onto road #2080. Take 2080 for 1.1 miles then veer right onto 2081. Take 2081 for 1.7 miles to the next Y. Turn right at the Y and go 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Road #2086 and go 1.2 miles to the trail head.
Your comments: over half of this trail has grade of 15 degrees, some parts as steep as 30 degrees. This trail is listed as moderate but rivals other trails listed as difficult such as Mt Pilchuck and Heather Lake.
~ Thad
Peek a Boo Lake Trail 656 Details
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