Skagit-Sauk Reach Trail — Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Saturday was Eagle Watcher volunteer training led by the USFS. Starting from Rockport's Howard Miller Steelhead Park we followed the Wetland Wildlife Trail rather than the Skagit-Sauk Reach Trail for a short distance (see map). The trailhead is located at the west end of the park and is clearly marked. The trail meanders along the Wild and Scenic (Skagit) River with interpretive signs on spawning salmon and the winter eagle population. Our group stopped to watch a Red Tailed Hawk through the scope. As our time was tightly scheduled, we walked as far as the open wetland area and returned to the park. We continued our training up the road at the mile post 100 turn-out and at the Marblemount Fish Hatchery. Eagle Watcher Information Booth & Spotting Scopes – Saturdays & Sundays December 13th-January 31st 10am-3pm; State Route 20 – Mt. Baker Ranger District – Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - Join the Mt. Baker Ranger District at one of three stops along Highway 20 to enjoy and learn about Eagles of the Skagit Valley. Forest Service staff and volunteers will be stationed at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Milepost 100 and Marblemount Fish Hatchery to provide information and Eagle viewing opportunities.

More Information on this Trip Report

• http://www.skagitcounty.net/ParksAndRecreation/Images/facguideHMSP.jpg
• https://skagiteaglewatchers.wordpress.com/