Weden Creek Trail #724 (Gothic Basin)Weden Creek Trail #724 (Gothic Basin) Highlights: Mountain views, Forest, Del Campo and Gothic Peak views Distance: 3.3 miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 2300 feet Ending Elevation: 5000 feet Difficulty level: Most Difficult Map(s): Green Trails Monte Cristo Visitor Use: Medium SUMMARY: This old miners' trail climbs steeply through timber then begins a long traverse across steep alpine terrain where various remnants of the mining days can be seen. Even though this is one of the most spectacularly beautiful areas on the district, the trail is recommended only for experienced hikers with ices axes, as three potentially dangerous snow gullies are crossed enroute. The basin can sometimes remain snow-covered into early September. The trail ends at 19.7-acre Foggy Lake where mountaineers gain access to climb Del Campo and Gothic peaks. Foggy Lake, which is 35 feet deep, is barren of fish and is usually frozen all year long. Firewood is scarce or non-existent, so campers should bring stoves.
TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls) travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway 19.5 miles; park at Barlow Pass and proceed on foot for 1.7 miles on the Monte Cristo Road. The trailhead is on the right (just before the Sauk River crossing). 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 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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