JULY 22 SCOTT PAUL TRAIL*
Moderate to hard
7:30-4:00
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This is a wilderness hike, so may change depending on weather and other factors. Carry the 10 Essentials. Groups of no more than 12. Sign up for our email list to be informed of changes.
MEETING TIME AND PLACE Meet at the Food Pavilion parking lot in Sedro-Woolley at 7:30 am to sign in and carpool.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS It takes about an hour to drive to the trailhead. From Sedro-Woolley, drive Highway 20 for 14.5 miles and take a left on Baker Lake Road. After 12.5 miles, just after a bridge, take gravel road FR 12 for Schrieber’s Meadows. After 3 miles, at the junction, turn right onto FR 13. Drive 6 miles to an elevation of 3200 ft. You are at the Schrieber’s Meadow parking area which serves as the trailhead for the Park Butte, Railroad Grade and Scott Paul trails.
HIKE DESCRIPTION From the parking lot trailhead, hike across the bridge over Sulphur Creek and on into Schrieber’s Meadows. The trail enters forest and reaches the Rocky Creek area. The first major stream is spanned by a seasonal suspension bridge. After crossing the stream, stay on the trail, which soon comes to another significant stream. Crossing is usually easier downstream from the trail. Once across the stream, follow it back uphill to intersect with the trail. The trail continues through the rocky area and abruptly changes to direct as you enter the forest. After ascending through the forest, you meet the intersection with the Scott Paul Trail. Take a right onto the Scott Paul Trail. The trail soon leaves the forest and crosses meadows and then enters a glacial moraine below Easton Glacier. At 2.7 mi cross another seasonal suspension bridge. At 3.5 mi the trail turns east and levels off for about 2 mi. At 5.5 mi, the trail leaves the high country and heads south into the woods, returning to the trailhead in 2.4 mi. Total distance for the loop is 8 miles with 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
RETURN TIME 4:00 pm. Wait for all to return before leaving the parking lot.
Northwest Forest Pass required. No dogs. Outhouse at trailhead.
To check for weather, road, and trail conditions, visit Scott Paul Trail — Washington Trails Association.