Eight-Mile Trail #654.02

Eight-Mile Trail #654.02

Highlights: Mountain views, forest

Distance: 2.5 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 1600 feet

Ending Elevation: 4000 feet

Difficulty level: Most Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #110 Silverton

Visitor Use: Low

SUMMARY:

This unmaintained trail begins with a gentle climb, following an old abandoned road. The trail is popular with rock climbers as it goes by Three-O’clock Rock on the south side of Jumbo Mountain. From this point on, the trail climbs steeply up the mountain over a long series of switchbacks, eventually meeting the Squire Creek trail at Squire Creek Pass.

Cascading waterfalls from the numerous streams and the frequent tarns located along the way make this an enjoyable hike. Mountain goats are known to frequent the area. During the late summer, ripe huckleberries can be found at the pass.

A loop trip, (which requires a second car), can be made by taking the Squire Creek Trail #654 for 3.7 miles, which leads to the Squire Creek Road #2040. (See Squire Creek Trail #654 for further information.)

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Darrington Ranger Station, take the Mountain Loop Highway along the west side of the Sauk River. Follow this road for approximately 3.3 miles. Clear Creek Campground should be on the left side and road #2060 should be on the right side. Turn right and follow road #2060 for 8.0 miles to the trailhead located on the right.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

Darrington, Mountain Loop Highway

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

1405 Emmens St. Darrington, WA 98241

Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm(360) 436-1155

Verlot PublicService Center

Open Thursday - Monday8 am - 4:30 pm (360) 691-7791

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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.