Iron Goat Trail 1074 Wellington

Enjoy beautiful views of surrounding mountains, learn the history of the Wellington train disaster from interpretive signs and rest on comfortable trailside benches. Follow the abandoned Great Northern Railway with gentle grades and various hiking options at each trailhead to accommodate people of all abilities.

For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation

At a Glance

Open Season:	July
Usage:	Medium
Busiest Season:	August
Restrictions:	The trail is closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles and stock
Closest Towns:	Skykomish, Washington
Restroom:	vault toilet
Passes:	A valid Recreation Pass required at Wellington Trailhead.
Operated By:	US Forest Service
Information Center:	Check current conditions or call Skykomish Ranger District office at 360-677-2414.

General Information

Directions:

Drive US Highway 2 to milepost 64.4, just west of Stevens Pass, and turn north on the Old Stevens Pass Highway. If you traveling eastbound, because of limited sight distance you should proceed east to Stevens Pass, turn around at the crest of the hill where visibility is optimal, and return to Milepost 64.4. Continue on Old Stevens Pass Highway for 2.8 mi. until you reach the junction with FS Road #050 and turn right. This will take you to the parking lot and trailhead.

General Notes:

The trailhead offers accessible restroom facilities, informational kiosks, and sign in boards.

Map:

Skykomish Ranger District
Green Trails #176

Accessibility:

See video

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Wellington Trailhead

Difficulty Level:	Easy

Backpacking

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:

Wellington Trailhead

Interpretive Areas

Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:

Wellington Trailhead

Visit the old townsite of Wellington, where the nation's highest avalanche fatality took place in 1910. A quick and easy 0.3 mile walk, with interpretive signs along the way, will take you through a historic snow shed and the Disaster Site viewpoint. Another 2.4 miles will take you to the Windy Point overlook for a view of the new Cascade Tunnel's western portal.