 Visitor Information
October 2003 flooding had a major impact on backcountry roads & trails, including the Mountain Loop Highway. Be
sure to check the USFS road conditions and
trail report before heading out. This Seattle-PI story offers a good description of the road conditions and how
to avoid being unprepared.
Darrington is about 75 miles northeast of Seattle.
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If you're considering a visit to Darrington, try to bring some binoculars and a camera because this is one of the most
beautiful places in the United States. The Mountain Loop Magic trail and hiking guide1 (updated January 2003)
is a great way to become familiar with the trails and other recreation opportunities in this area.
To see some pictures or the current conditions, view the
webcam or the
weather forecast.
To learn about some of the businesses along the way, see the
A Day's Adventure map.
Here is a snapshot of the local area:
| Population |
1,500 (approx) |
| Location |
74 miles NE of Seattle |
| Summers |
70-90° F, Sunny |
| Winters |
30-50° F, Cloudy/ Rainy |
| Elevation |
549 Feet |
| Prominent Feature |
Whitehorse Mountain - 6,854 Feet |
| Rivers |
Sauk, Stillaguamish |
There are lots of recreational activities here, and knowing where to go is part of the adventure. A good place to start is the
Darrington Ranger Station
or the Sauk River Trading Post - both
can provide lots of information about the incredible nature activities in the area.
You may also want to visit trails.com to find trails in this area.
How to get to Darrington
From Seattle (or Vancouver, BC):
- take I-5 to the Highway 530 (Arlington/Darrington) exit (#208) - approximately 43 miles north of Seattle.
- go East on Hwy. 530 (through Arlington) for about 30 miles. For visual directions, view the map.
Notes:
1 Thanks to Thom Miller, Adrienne Hall and everyone else who helped to make this publication available.
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