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Milk Creek - Dolly Creek - Vista Creek Loop

Darrington Washington Hikes

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Milk Creek - Dolly Creek - Vista Creek Loop - Darrington Washington Hikes

A section of the Pacific Crest Trail climbing high on the north flanks of Glacier Peak. Massive flower fields and close-up views of the mountain. Plan to spend an extra day, at least, roaming alpine ridges.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Darrington
Length: 33 total miles
Elevation Gain: 4,400 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Duration: 3-5 days
Season: Mid-July through October
Trailhead Elevation: 1,600 feet
Top Elevation: 6,000 feet
Local Contacts: Darrington Ranger Station
Local Maps: Green Trails No. 112 Glacier Peak
Topo Map: Milk Creek - Dolly Creek - Vista Creek Loop Topographic Map
Guide Book: 100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Bryce D

Rating:

Date of Trip: 4/28/2004

The Suiattle River Road #26 was washed out at milepost 14.5 near the Huckle…

Mike

Rating:

Date of Trip: 12/13/2003

This was a great 3-day introduction to Glacier Peak Wilderness! Campsites…

Weather Conditions

  1. Rest Of Tonight
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500 feet. West wind in the passes near 10 mph this evening becoming light.

  2. Thursday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 50s. Light wind in the passes becoming west near 15 mph in the afternoon.

  3. Thursday Night
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 6500 feet. West wind in the passes near 15 mph.

  4. Friday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures near 50. West wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.

About This Trail Guide

100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region
100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region

by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning (The Mountaineers Books)

The sharp, ice-sculptured crags, alpine meadows, and deep forests which are the hallmark of the Glac…

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