Buck Creek Trail
(Trail #789 - Pacific Crest Trail to Buck Creek Pass)

HIKING / BACKPACKING / HORSEBACK

Distance: 20 miles round trip Hiking Time: 2-3 days High Point.- 6100 feet

Elevation Gain: 1500 feet

Maps: USGS Suiattle Pass
Greentrails - Holden #113

A good addition to any hike up the Suiattle River (see Suiattle River). The trail starts 4.3 miles up Miners Creek from the Suiattle River and begins climbing steeply out of the valley floor. At 2 miles, pass junction Sheep Camp Trail which was once heavily used by sheep herders. The trail continues another 3 miles to Buck Creek Pass which is famed for its vistas of Glacier Peak. A short hike from the pass can lead to more views of Flower Dome, Helmet Butte and Liberty Cap. The pass is closed to horse camping except in designated horse camps.

Directions: From Darrington, Drive 7 miles north to the Suiattle River Road #26. Follow this road 22.6 miles to the end at Sulphur Creek Campground. Hike 12.2 miles up Suiattle River Trail to junction with the Pacific Crest Trail #2000. Head east up Miners Creek for 4.3 miles to beginning of Buck Creek Trail.