West Cady Ridge

Wildflowers abound above broad views of the Cascades on this beautiful trail. Come lend a hand opening this trail up for summer hikers. We'll be brushing, repairing drainage structures, reworking tread and repairing some turnpike.

A 3 mile hike up West Cady Ridge Trail will get you to the top of the ridge. Once there you'll find huckleberries (when in season) and very nice views. From there you can continue on and find the Pacific Crest Trail and Saddle Gap, just about a mile from Benchmark Mountain. Upon the ridge top, water sources are scarce.

Driving 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 15 miles and turn right on FS Road #63. Continue 4.2 miles to the trailhead, on the south side of the parking lot.(Driving time from Seattle: 2.25 hours.)