Big Four Area Ski Route
A popular area for all manner of winter recreation including snowmobiles, hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoes. Enjoy glimpses of the South Fork Stillaguamish River as well as views of Hall Peak, Big Four Mountain and Mount Dickerman. Big Four Picnic area is a great lunch stop with picnic tables to safely watch and hear avalanches crashing down the face of Big Four Mountain. Elevation gain is 1,575 – 1,800 feet. Allow three to five hours total for the 4.2 mile round-trip. No federal recreation pass required. No parking in the snow plow turn-around. Parking on north side of the Mountain Loop Highway.
General Information
- During the winter months the Mountain Loop Highway is gated near the Deer Creek Road. There is no plowing or maintenance beyond the gate.
- Wheeled vehicles are not permitted beyond this point along the Mountain Loop Highway.
Getting There
Elevation
1800 feet
Directions
Route begins along the Mountain Loop Highway at the Deer Creek Road 4052, 23.1 miles east of Granite Falls and 12.1 miles east of the Verlot Public Service Center.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
