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Recreation Region: Skykomish Ranger District

Barclay Creek Trail 1055

Hike through old growth trees, deer ferns, trillium, wood violets, bleeding hearts and salmon berries in season as you follow Barclay Creek to Barclay Lake at 2,422 feet elevation. Cedar boardwalks lead to a log bridge crossing the creek. Shortly after the bridge, arrive at the lake and take in an outstanding view of the north wall of Baring Mountain, dramatically rising 3,700 feet above the lake.

Washington Trails Association Hiking Guide and Trip Reports

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1055

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Map: Green Trails #143 (Monte Cristo)

Summer-Fall

  • The trail is closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles and stock.
  • Camp in established campsites.

Ranger Station sign and American flag in front of the office.

Address: 74920 NE Stevens Pass Hwy Skykomish, WA 98288
Phone: (360) 677-2414
Hours: Open Wed-Fri 9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Drive US Highway 2 to milepost 42 in the town of Baring. Turn north onto Barclay Creek Road (Forest Service road 6024), which is directly across from “Der Baring Store.” Cross the railroad tracks and continue for 4.3 miles on FS road 6024 to the trailhead.

Additional Information

Operated By

US Forest Service

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 15th, 2025