Mount Dickerman Trail #710Mt. Dickerman Trail #710 Highlights: Mountain views, Meadows, forest Distance: 4.3 miles miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 2000 feet Ending Elevation: 5723 feet Difficulty level: Most Difficult Map(s): Green Trails #111 Sloan Peak Visitor Use: Medium SUMMARY: This trail switchbacks steeply for 3.0 miles through a dark forest of timber to an alpine meadow that was replanted in 1915 after a major forest fire. Then the trail rises above timberline to an alpine meadow that is alive with masses of wildflowers in July and August. The trail is generally in good condition and views may be had in all directions as the trail climbs to the 5723 foot summit. The views to the south of Big Four Mountain and Del Campo Peak are especially good. The meadows and summit remain snow-covered until midsummer. No water can be found on this hike.
TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway 16.6 miles. The trailhead is on the left (north) side of the highway Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes TRAILGUIDE Best Seasons: Summer/Fall AREA Verlot, Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls 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 TRAIL REVIEW submit your review 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.
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