Downey Creek
(Trail #768)
HIKING / BACKPACKING / HORSEBACK
Distance: 13.2 miles round trip Hiking Time: 2 days High Point:
2400 feet
Elevation Gain: 1000 feet
Maps: USGS Downey Mtn
Greentrails - Cascade Pass #80
The trail starts steadily winding in and out of tall trees for
the first mile. Be prepared for ankle deep mud as this trail has
many small springs found along the way. At 3 miles, the trail
follows close to the creek and a nice campsite is located here.
At 6.6 miles the trail ends at Bachelor Creek.
Directions: Drive north of Darrington 7 miles to the Suiattle
River Rd #26. Follow this road 20 miles to the Downey Creek Campground.
The trail is just past the Downey Creek bridge on the left (north)
side of the road.