Sunrise Mine Trail #707

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Sunrise Mine Trail #707

Highlights: Mountain views, Forest, climbers route

Distance: 2.6 miles miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 2200 feet

Ending Elevation: 4600 feet

Difficulty level: Most Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #111 Sloan Peak

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

This trail begins in the forest and after 0.5 mile the trail makes a slippery log crossing of the South Fork Stillaguamish River before the steep climb to the ridge between Morning Star and Sperry Peaks.

The trail, which is rough in places, is one of the most rugged and beautiful areas on the district and also one of the least visited. It is used for the most part by mountain climbers as access for climbing Morning Star, Sperry, Vesper, and Del Campo Peaks.

The trail is covered with snow until midsummer. Excellent views of the surrounding basin and valley are available the entire length of the trail.

Rock cairns mark the trail in the upper basin. Hikers should use caution just below Headlee Pass. This steep, narrow, rocky chute is notorious for falling rocks.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway 17.1 miles. Turn right (south) on the Sunrise Mine Road #4065 and continue 2.2 miles to the trailhead at the end.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

Verlot, 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.