West Cady Ridge Trail #1054Highlights: Mountain views, forest, meadows Distance: 7.8 miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 2500 feet Ending Elevation: 4900 feet Difficulty level: More Difficult Map(s): Green Trails #143 and 144 Visitor Use: Low SUMMARY:This trail switchbacks up West Cady Ridge. Once reaching the ridgetop, water sources are scarce. The climb continues 4.8 miles to Benchmark Mountain at 5600 feet in elevation. Saddle Gap and the Pacific Crest Trail junction lie 1.0 mile east of Benchmark Mountain. This is a good trail for huckleberries in season.
TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Drive State Route 2, turn north at the Index turn-off onto the North Fork Skykomish River Road #63 and follow it for approximately 19.0 miles to 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. 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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