Sulphur Mountain — Thursday, Jul. 3, 2003

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Sulpher Mt is one of those hikes I have always passed up on my way to the more familiar hikes near by on the Suiattle River Road. I finally remedied that omission today. The trail is approx 5 miles to the viewpoint at 6100'. 4,000 altitude gain - mostly in woods. Views appear only at trail's end but they are worth the wait. Great views of Glacier Peak, the western end of Miner's Ridge, Pilot Peak, Sulpher Mt, Lime Ridge etc. The meadows at the final view point are wonderful. A great place to drop your pack and view the surrounding peaks. It's probably a good thing that this trail is so seldom used or this meadow would probably be ruined. The trail is in fair shape in spite of the fact that it seems to be seldom used but the trail gets pretty thin near the end and needs to be widened. There were a few snow patches near the top but they will be gone soon. Only 1 major tree across the trail - near the end of the trail. No problem for hikers. After the first 1/4 mile there is no flowing water at all. All water must be carried.