Downey Creek — Saturday, Jul. 27, 2002

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

this is a hike that starts off as promising, with a trail with some ancient trees but then runs into blow-downs. one has to climb over one of two fallen trees to cross a small unnamed creek. there is a nice campsite about 3 miles. above there is a way over-grown trail that does not appear to have been used in years. the trail map says the trail goes to 7 miles. i chose not to go much past mile 4. there were two fisherman that we ran into, to presumably there is some good fishing in the creek that the trail follows. in summary: not recommended.