Dark Divide Roadless Area
The Dark Divide Roadless Area provides great opportunities for extended trips along rock studded ridges and cirques carved by long extinct glaciers. Several trails provide scenic access to Boundary Trail #1 through mixed conifer and old-growth forests.
The historic Boundary Trail was important in the early history of the Forest Service. Well established by 1911, the trail served as the principal route for rangers on horseback patrols on the boundary between the Rainier and Columbia Forest Reserves. It is now a National Recreation Trail, offering a backpacking opportunity or shorter hikes to rocky peaks and sub alpine meadows, all with outstanding views.
Current Conditions
<strong>(11/20/2024):</strong> Accumulating winter snow depth will generally make this area inaccessible from December to June. Always be aware of Snow and Weather conditions before travelling into the forest. Check SNOW conditions here <a href="https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/reportGenerator/view/customSingleStationReport/daily/702:wa:SNTL%7Cid=%22%22%7Cname/-7,0/WTEQ::value,WTEQ::delta,SNWD::value,SNWD::delta">https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov</a> Check WEATHER conditions here <a href="https://www.weather.gov/">National Weather Service</a>
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
