Seattle: Boulder River

Seattle: Boulder River

Author:	AllysMule
Date:	19 Feb 2006 12:12:07 AM
Activity:	Not Specified
State:	Washington (WA)
Distance:	3.75 mi (Change units)
Elevation:	Total Gain: 2631 ft Total Loss: 2246 ft Net Change: 385 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Arlington, Washington, loop, Seattle
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

This all-season 9-mile loop gently ascends through fast-growing (and fast-falling) alders, fragrant cedars, and rugged Douglas firs. TO TRAILHEAD: I-5 to exit 208. Drive E on Hwy 530 to French Creek Road/FR 2010. Turn R onto FR Road 2010 and drive to the road end and trailhead.

Position Format:	Datum:

Tracks

BRT01

Dist: 3.75 mi	Points: 791	Calories: none
Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

Seattle: Boulder River Trail

Points of Interest

BRT001

Location: 48.250641°, -121.815201°
Trail begins along old roadway

BRT002

Location: 48.249809°, -121.822403°
Trail angles W toward creek valley

BRT003

Location: 48.243500°, -121.827003°
Enter Boulder River Wilderness Area

BRT004

Location: 48.242130°, -121.825996°
View fantail waterfall W across Boulder River

BRT005

Location: 48.240871°, -121.820900°
Alder forest gives way to hemlock, fir, and scattered cedar

BRT006

Location: 48.237438°, -121.811401°
Long traverse through old second-growth forest. Look for signs of pre-chainsaw logging, like stumps with spring-board notches

BRT007

Location: 48.233089°, -121.801697°
Begin steepest climb of hike

BRT008

Location: 48.229382°, -121.796204°
High point of trail (1,500 ft.)

BRT009

Location: 48.226589°, -121.790398°
Trail nears creek briefly; good spot to picnic or refill bottles

BRT010

Location: 48.223801°, -121.786598°
Trail end at river. A bridge fell decades ago and hasn't been replaced; good campsites @ riverside. Retrace your steps to return to car