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Distance: 8 miles round trip Hiking Time: 6.5 hours High Point: 6500 feet

Elevation Gain: 3000 feet

Maps: USGS Downey Mountain
Greentrafls - Cascade Pass #80

Gaining 3000 feet in 4 miles, the trail to Green Mountain provides for a good workout for the cardiovascular system. The hike is worth it, for from the lookout at 6500 feet, you can see for miles.

Directions: From Darrington go north 7 miles to the Suiattle River Road. Turn right and follow this road 20.6 miles to the trailhead on the left.
Heather Lake
(Trail #701)

HIKING

Distance: 4 miles

Hiking Time: 2.5 hours High Point: 2400 feet

Elevation Gain: 1000 feet Maps: USGS Verlot
Greentrails - Granite Falls #109

Lying beneath the northern cliffs of Mount Pilchuck, Heather Lake is a very popular destination. For the first half mile, the trail follows an old logging road and from there climbs gently to Heather Lake. Remember to camp at least 100 feet from the lake.

Directions: From Verlot travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway I mile and turn right onto the Pilchuck Road #42 and continue 1.5 miles to the trailhead on your left, parking on your right.