North Fork Skykomish Trail #1051Highlights: Mountain views, forest, river Distance: 8.0 miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 3100 feet Ending Elevation: 5600 feet Difficulty level: More Difficult Map(s): Green Trails #144 Visitor Use: Low SUMMARY:This trail follows the North Fork Skykomish River northeast to its headwaters. There is no bridge on the trail crossing the North Fork at mile post 4.0 and fording may be difficult during early season snowmelt runoff. The hike continues through open forest, clearing into large meadows before the ascent to Dishpan Gap at the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail junction. Campsites and water are available along this trail. TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Drive State Route 2, turn north at the Index turn-off onto the North Fork Skykomish River Road #63. Continue for 22.0 miles to the road's end at the trailhead. NOTE: At approximately mile 15.7 Road #63 turns sharply north. If you continue traveling east you will be on the #65 road. Vehicles with horse trailers should park approximately 1.0 mile back from the #1051 trailhead at the Quartz Creek #1050 or West Cady Ridge #1054 trailhead. Beyond this point Road #63 is rocky and rutted and unsuitable for low-clearance vehicles.
Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes TRAILGUIDE Best Seasons: Summer/Fall AREA US2 Skykomish River Stevens Pass RANGER STATION (NEAREST) Skykomish Ranger Station 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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