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Recreation Region: Darrington Ranger District

Ice Caves Trailhead

Provides access to: Big Four Ice Caves Trail 723.

Current Conditions
Ice Caves are at the bottom of an avalanche zone. The avalanche debris melts out during summer to form the caves, which typically do not become visible until mid July.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. 

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

$5/vehicle/day

Front of the Verlot Public Service Center building

Address: 33515 Mtn. Loop Highway Granite Falls, WA 98252
Phone: (360) 691-7791
Hours: Friday - Monday from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.0659

Longitude: -121.5107

Directions

From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), go east on the Mountain Loop Highway 14.5 miles to the Big Four Picnic Area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 1st, 2025