Eight-Mile Trail

Surrounded by wildflowers and mountain views, working near this backcountry lake will make you feel like it's summer at last. This trail, which suffered forest fires in the 1990s, needs a little brushing and tread work to open it up to summer hikers.

The location for this trip has been changed; we are no longer meeting at the Eight-Mile trail head. Note the modified driving directions. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the tradition of Thursday Breakfast will not be honored this Thursday in Darrington. Eat first.

This trail, which has not been maintained recently, leads to Squire Creek Pass in 2 miles and 2,200 feet. The pass can also be reached by a trail up Squire Creek on the west. From the pass are great views of the East Face of Three Fingers Mountain. The trail also provides rock climbers access to nearby climbing areas.

Driving directions:
From Seattle, drive 40 miles north on I-5 and take exit 208 (Silvana/Arlington). Drive about 32 miles east on Highway 530 to Darrington. At the only 4-way stop in town turn right onto the Mountain Loop Highway. Follow this road south for 17 miles. When you come to a sign that says "ARRA," turn left and drive 7 miles on NF 49 to the Sloan Creek Campground, where we will meet at 8:30. Estimated driving time from Seattle: 2 hours and 30 minutes.