Boulder River
Jun 27, 2009
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- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Boulder River
- Region: North Cascades -- West Slope
- Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Darrington Ranger District
- Trails: Boulder River (#734)
- Avg Rating: 3.82
We used Dan Nelson's "Best HIkes with Dogs" book to access this hike. Mileage is 23 miles from I-5 on SR 530 to French Creek Road (just past MM#41). This detail is confusing in his book with reference to 19.5 miles after turning east onto 530 from I-5. His mileage is from Arlington, not the freeway.
A sunny, dry, warm day greeted us. Three other cars at the trailhead. By the time we started off, 5 more had arrived with a Boy Scout Troop. We got busy to get on the trail.
Conditions: Very good, very few muddy spots. Some easy walking, some careful stepping, with a nice balance of each.
Flora: Nice old growth, carpets of wild dogwood ground cover
Fauna: Warblers (seen & heard), slugs and some eager mosquitos at the trail's end near the river
This would be an awesome winter hike.
THis is a popular hike. While there were 3 cars at 9:00 AM, we counted at least 35 when we drove out at 2:00 PM. Get there early for some solitude and really enjoy the falls.
A sunny, dry, warm day greeted us. Three other cars at the trailhead. By the time we started off, 5 more had arrived with a Boy Scout Troop. We got busy to get on the trail.
Conditions: Very good, very few muddy spots. Some easy walking, some careful stepping, with a nice balance of each.
Flora: Nice old growth, carpets of wild dogwood ground cover
Fauna: Warblers (seen & heard), slugs and some eager mosquitos at the trail's end near the river
This would be an awesome winter hike.
THis is a popular hike. While there were 3 cars at 9:00 AM, we counted at least 35 when we drove out at 2:00 PM. Get there early for some solitude and really enjoy the falls.
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