Sloan Peak Trail #648

Highlights: Mountain views, forest, glacier peak wilderness

Distance: 4.5 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 1900 feet

Ending Elevation: 4800 feet

Difficulty level: Most Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails Sloan Peak #111

Visitor Use: Low

SUMMARY:

The trail follows an old road for 0.5 mile and then continues across the North Fork Sauk River. A foot log that existed for many years across the river has now washed away. Fording the river is possible downstream at low water.

After crossing the river, the trail climbs steeply through timber. It crosses Cougar Creek near a large falls at 2.0 miles and enters the Glacier Peak Wilderness. This can sometimes be difficult to cross during times of heavy snowmelt. The trail then ascends to the meadows at the base of Sloan Peak.

Hikers without climbing experience should not continue on without climbing equipment and the ability to use it. The climbing route leads up snow slopes to a ridge overlooking a glacier.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From Darrington, travel south on the Mountain Loop Highway 16.3 miles. Turn left (east) on the Sloan Creek Road #49. Continue on this road for 4.5 miles to the trailhead on your 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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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.