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Originally published Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM

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Mountain Loop highway reopens

The Mountain Loop Scenic Highway that connects the towns of Darrington and Granite Falls, and Pilchuck Road in Snohomish County opened for the season on Wednesday.

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The Mountain Loop Scenic Highway that connects the towns of Darrington and Granite Falls, and Pilchuck Road in Snohomish County opened for the season on Wednesday.

However, snow still covers the Pilchuck Trail, putting hikers at risk for getting lost, said Peter Forbes, Darrington District Ranger.

The Mountain Loop Scenic Highway provides access to popular trails and campgrounds. It follows the South Fork Stillaguamish River over Barlow Pass and into the South Fork Sauk River drainage.

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Comments (7)
I really wish that the DOT would improve the road someday. Late in the season, the gravel tends to wash out and the potholes can eat small cars.  Posted on June 4, 2009 at 12:38 PM by toejam99. Jump to comment
I love this area.. :) Ice caves!  Posted on June 4, 2009 at 8:41 AM by ponderous1. Jump to comment
The Ice Caves and Big Four picnic area are currently closed due to construction/repair work by the Forest Service. I talked to the USFS office in...  Posted on June 5, 2009 at 2:15 PM by thatotherdude. Jump to comment

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