Becoming progressively more rugged, the ascent to Gothic Basin offers tremendous rewards at its end. Early on, one simply meanders alongside the relentless South Fork of the Sauk River, then turns into a forested, increasingly steep bee-line to the basin with waterfalls, flowers, and views of the surrounding mountains to keep one distracted ...

Check out this 9.3-mile out-and-back trail near Granite Falls, Washington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Looming above the old mining town of Monte Crisco lies Gothic Basin. This hike can be very strenuous at times due to the steep rocky landscape, and the rough trail constructed originally by miners, making the views that much more rewarding. …

Enjoy great views of the Monte Cristo area and Gothic Lake. Near Gold Bar, Washington.

2017年4月23日 · On this backpacking trip, take in stunning alpine peaks including nearby Del Campo Peak and Gothic Peak, and of course, Foggy Lake. Drive the Mountain Loop Highway to Barlow Pass and park at the pass using your Northwest Forest Pass.

2021年9月26日 · Maybe it’s clouds coming and going, shifting the light from dull to bright to blush so that you can’t stop taking photos; maybe it’s an overcast sky that hides the distant mountains but brings into stark relief the cracked rolling granite of Gothic Basin, the turquoise of Foggy Lake, the red polka-dotted mushrooms along the trail, and the ...

Gothic Basin. A strenuous, 9-mile round trip day hike or backpack with 2,840 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows the Sauk River for a mile and then ascends steeply, going through forested, rough, rugged terrain and up a steep ridge.

The hike to Gothic Basin is long and steep. It winds along ridge lines cliffs and over waterfalls to a stunning basin below Gothic Peak.

2022年2月3日 · Located about thirty miles east of Granite Falls along the Mountain Loop Highway, Gothic Basin sits in the heart of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The fragile alpine basin is tucked between the rugged summits of Gothic and Del Campo Peaks, and is protected by the Natural Resources Conservation Area due to its ecological significance.

Gothic Basin Trail is a 6 km blue singletrack trail located near Granite Falls Washington. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 hours3...