Hike back in time through a deep, lush canyon carved by the South Fork Stillaguamish River. An unusual hike through mossy forest and along the narrow river canyon past sites that were important in local history. The journey starts by hiking over rolling terrain and through young forest past Hubbard Lake, a shallow body of water surrounded by old cedars. Then cross its outlet creek on a sturdy bridge.

At this point, descend into a lush, emerald ravine emerging high above the roaring waters of the river. Now, using the former railbed of the old Everett and Monte Cristo Railway, the trail travels upriver through a narrow canyon under a canopy of towering moss-draped maples. Historical relics can be seen as the trail proceeds to the limekiln, a 20-foot tall stone structure once used to cook limestone which, in its powdered form, was transported by rail to Everett to be used by smelters and mills. Beyond the kiln, the trail ends at the river where a rail bridge once spanned the river.

I would rate this trail as ‘Easy’. Any elevation gain is gentle. Most of the hike if not all is in the forest which will be nice if the weather remains as it has been - HOT!

Hike Leader: Joannie Pryor
Distance: 7 miles RT   
Elevation Gain:  625 ft    
High Point: 750 ft

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate 

Bring: water, snacks, lunch, raingear, trekking poles, binoculars
Specific Details will be emailed to those who sign up

RSVP to Joannie Pryor by noon on August 8

email:   jmpryor@frc.edu