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Ice Caves Trailhead
Area Status: Open
Provides access to: Big Four Ice Caves Trail #723.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | The "Ice Caves" are 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. |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer/Fall |
| Closest Towns: | Granite Falls, Washington |
| Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. |
General Information
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.
Activities
Day Hiking
Alerts & Warnings
- Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Rd Closed for Winter!
- Franklin Falls Sno-Park Opening for Winter 2024/25!
- Road to Artist Point Closed for the Season!
- Vault toilets at many locations now closed for the season.
- 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!
- Middle Fork Camping 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