Bare Mountain Trail #1037

Bare Mountain Trail #1037

Highlights: Mountain views, creek

Distance: 4.3 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 2200 feet

Ending Elevation: 5450 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #174,175

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

The trail climbs gradually along the creek for 1.0 mile. After crossing Bear Creek the trail switchbacks to the left and uphill, continuing up the valley for 3.0 miles to the summit. It is mostly open slope and south facing (may be dry). Starting in mid-summer, annual brush and ferns overhang and obscure the trail in places. There are excellent views all along the trail and views from the summit are exceptional in all directions.Enjoyable hike if you are in shape.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit #31. Drive north, towards North Bend Way. Turn right on North Bend Way, then turn left on Ballarat Street. Follow the main road to a "Y", (about 4.0 miles). Turn left onto the North Fork County Road (#57). Continue approximately 18.0 miles to a junction where Road #57 turns left and crosses the river. At the next junction follow Road #57 to the right and continue for 3.0 miles. Park on the right side of the road and the trailhead is on the left. When Bear Creek is running fast and heavy be extremely careful crossing.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

North Bend Office42404 SE North Bend WayNorth Bend, WA 98045 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (425) 888-1421

Snoqualmie PassVisitor Center Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendFriday - Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm (425) 434-6111

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Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors. Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.