Meadow Creek Trail 1057
Enter Wild Sky Wilderness a short distance from the trailhead and hike up switchbacks through an area burned by wildfire in 1967. After leaving the burned area, gain elevation gradually into Henry M. Jackson Wilderness. Reach Fortune Ponds at 6.5 miles and climb to Frozen Finger Gap, drop down and head south towards Pear Lake. At Pear Lake the trail ends at its junction with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail 2000.
At a Glance
Usage: | Light |
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Best Season: | Summer / Fall |
Restrictions: |
Wilderness regulations apply.
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Closest Towns: | Skykomish, Washington |
Information Center: | Check current conditions or call Skykomish Ranger District office at 360-677-2414. |
General Information
Directions:Drive US Highway 2 to just west of milepost 50 (located between the town of Skykomish and the Skykomish Ranger Station). Turn north onto Beckler Road #65, toward Beckler River Campground. From US Highway 2 on FS Road #65, drive 6 miles to the junction with Rapid River Road (FS Road #6530). Turn right and continue for 4.5 miles to the trailhead.
General Notes:
Call the ranger station for current trail conditions for stock.
Map:
- Skykomish Ranger District
- Green Trails #144
Parking:
Parking is only available on the side of the road, and there is very limited parking for stock.
Activities
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Elevation desc | 2000/4900 |
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Alerts & Warnings
- Lake 22 Trail Closure Extended
- Some Trails Still Closed due to Fire Activity
- PCT between Mica Lake and Suiattle Pass and Suiattle River Rd all Open!
- Campfire, Shooting and Other Restrictions Have been Lifted!
- Emergency Closure of Carbon River Bridge!
- Mallardy Ridge Trailhead and FSR 4030 and 4032 Closure
- Harris Lake Trailhead and FSR 5510 Closed
- Middle Fork Camping Closure
- FSR 4110 Road Closure
- Fireworks and Explosive Targets Prohibition
- Camping Restrictions
- Read this Before Climbing or Backpacking on Mt. Baker
- Food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF
- Alcohol Prohibitions