Darrington Ranger District

The Darrington Ranger District covers over 500,000 acres in the northern part of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. About half of this land is designated Wilderness, including Boulder River, Henry M. Jackson, and Glacier Peak Wilderness areas. This region gets a lot of rain—up to 200 inches in some places—so rivers and streams shape the land. For thousands of years, the Stillaguamish and Sauk-Suiattle Tribes traveled by canoe. Today, roads and trails follow river valleys.

The Mt. Loop Scenic Byway is a popular 54-mile route from Granite Falls to Darrington. It passes campgrounds, picnic areas, boat launches, and trailheads leading to more than 350 miles of trails and three Wilderness areas. A 14-mile section between Barlow Pass and White Chuck River is one-lane gravel.

The district also includes 50 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and parts of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River System. The Suiattle River area offers more trails, campgrounds, and access to Glacier Peak Wilderness. Outside designated Wilderness areas, there are over 300 miles of trails and endless ways to explore.