Mt. Forgotten Meadows - Perry Creek Trail #711

Mt. Forgotten Meadows - Perry Creek Trail #711

Highlights: Mountain views, Meadows, old growth forest

Distance: 3.8 miles miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 2100 feet

Ending Elevation: 5000 feet

Difficulty level: Most Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #111 Sloan Peak

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

The trail to Perry Creek Falls is rocky but well defined. It climbs continuously but not steeply through timber and open talus slopes that contain an outstanding assortment of ferns in this rich botanical area.

Views of the many waterfalls across the valley are spectacular. The falls, reached at 1.9 miles, provides a picnic and resting spot. A backcountry toilet is located on the hillside above the Falls

From here the trail continues, passing though old-growth forest, for another 1.7 miles where the first meadow is reached. The views cause one to pause at this point, but the trail continues through the meadows which provide climbing access to Mt. Forgotten.

Mt. Forgotten, elevation 6005 feet, is for the experienced mountain climber. The views are spectacular north to Mt. Baker, east to Glacier Peak, and south to Mt. Rainier.

Perry Creek was recently established as a Research Natural Area because of the unique plant communities and an especially large array of uncommon plants. For this reason, overnight camping and campfires are not recommended. Hikers are asked to remain on established trails.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway for 15.2 miles. Turn left (north) on the Perry Creek Road #4063. Continue for 1.0 miles to the trailhead. The end of the road at the trailhead has little room to turn around.

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

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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.