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Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

15 mi east of Verlot, WA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Linking Darrington with Granite Falls is the Mountain Loop National Scenic Byway, which was first pioneered in 1891 by miners` dreams. Later developed as a road by loggers and members of the CCC, this road was designated a Scenic Byway in 1991. Today`s roadway passes 55 miles through boom-and-bust town sites and abandoned claims, as well as rushing rivers and glacier-clad peaks. Although the tracks are gone and the daily whistle silenced, today`s traveler can still see remnants of times gone by. Discover the Verlot Public Service Center, near the South Fork Stillaguamish River. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942, Verlot`s handsome buildings reflect the architectural style and fine craftsmanship of that era and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Operating seasonally, the center`s employees will help you plan an outing. With snow lingering at…

  • Managed by: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, FS
  • Where: 15 mi east of Verlot, WA · 48.02596, -121.44352

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingWildlife & birdingHistory & culture

Weather by month

36°
28°Jan
39°
29°Feb
43°
30°Mar
50°
34°Apr
56°
39°May
60°
44°Jun
69°
50°Jul
70°
51°Aug
63°
47°Sep
51°
39°Oct
40°
32°Nov
35°
28°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.

See Mountain Loop Scenic Byway from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Barlow PointHiking0.1 mi1.0 mi
Old GovtHiking0.3 mi1.2 mi
Weeden CreekHiking1.1 mi2.9 mi
Sunrise MineATV road1.6 mi2.2 mi
Sunrise MineHiking1.6 mi2.3 mi
Elliot CreekHiking2.3 mi2.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.