Mountain Loop Scenic Byway


Linking Darrington with Granite Falls is the Mountain Loop Highway National Forest Scenic Byway, which was first pioneered in 1891 by miners` dreams. Later developed as a road by loggers and members of the CCC, this road was designated a Scenic Byway in 1991. Today`s roadway passes 55 miles through boom-and-bust town sites and abandoned claims, as well as rushing rivers and glacier-clad peaks. Although the tracks are gone and the daily whistle silenced, today`s traveler can still see remnants of times gone by.

Discover the Verlot Public Service Center, near the South Fork Stillaguamish River. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942, Verlot`s handsome buildings reflect the architectural style and fine craftsmanship of that era and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Operating seasonally, the center`s employees will help you plan an outing.

With snow lingering at Barlow Pass through late spring, driving the entire loop is usually limited to late spring through the fall. The road is paved from Verlot to Barlow Pass and from Darrington to the junction with the White Chuck River Road. The middle portion (14 miles) is a single-lane gravel road.

Recreation Area Map

National Scenic Byway

Recreation Map

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Activities

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Campground Camping

Areas for Campground Camping at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Group Camping

Areas for Group Camping at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Mountain Climbing

Areas for Mountain Climbing at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

River and Stream Fishing

Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Horse Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Viewing Plants

Areas for Viewing Plants at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Viewing Scenery

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Picnicking

Areas for Picnicking at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Scenic Driving

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Snowmobiling

Areas for Snowmobiling at Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
48.025955

  Longitude : 
-121.443515

 

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