Big Four Ice Caves

Jun 26, 2012

by Donald Shank — last modified Jun 26, 2012 07:09 PM

Type of Outing: Day hike

Read More in our Hiking Guide: Hike: Big Four Ice Caves; Region: North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway; Agency: Darrington Ranger District; Trails: Big Four Ice Caves (#723); Avg Rating: 3.88
Be Aware Of: Road to trailhead inaccessible

I had planned to go here with my grandkids tomorrow, but then I read this on the USFS web site: Notice of Temporary Closure: Big Four Ice Caves will be closed for hazardous tree removal requiring blasting June 27-29.
We'll still be hiking (to Boardman Lake & Beaver Lake)but I wanted to post here in the hopes of saving someone disappointment and a long drive.

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