In the Open— The National Forests of Washington '^''^% 



hotel accommodations, storage facilities for automobiles, and gasoline may be had, 

 and a full line of supplies and fishing equipment. Guides can be obtained here, 

 but no horses. 



Trails lead out in several directions to surrounding points of interest, the most 

 important of which is the North Fork of the Skykomish River, famous for its big 

 rainbow trout. On this trail Galena, an abandoned mining camp, is 9 miles from 

 Index; and the falls of the North Fork, 13 miles. Lake Isabel, a beautiful sheet 

 of water set among rugged peaks, lies 3 miles north of Reiter, from which point 

 it is reached by a trail. Reiter is a railroad point 4 miles west of Index. High 

 upon the slopes of Index Mountain lies Lake Serene, a small body of water reached 

 by 4}^ miles of foot trail. Good fishing is found in the vicinity of Index, in the 

 North Fork and main Skykomish Rivers. Hunting is good, and many bear and 

 deer are killed each open season. Grouse are scarce. The majestic beauty of 

 Mount Index is famous throughout the State, and the falls of the main Skykomish 

 River nearby are an attraction to every visitor of the locality. 



A new road, giving access by automobile to the entire valley, has been con- 

 structed from Index 36 miles up the Skykomish valley to Berlin, Skykomish, and 

 Scenic Hot Springs. The best trip from Berlin or Skykomish is that up Miller 

 River to Lake Dorothy, the 12 miles being covered by an excellent trail. Splendid 

 fishing can be found all along Miller River. Lake Dorothy was artificially stocked 

 some years ago, and now it affords some of the best sport in this part of the State. 

 It is a mountain lake, surrounded with rugged peaks and snow fields, affording 

 most attractive camping places. 



A trail extends 8 miles up Beckler River, where there are excellent fishing and 

 many good camp sites. Hotel accommodations and supplies can be had at both 

 Berlin and Skykomish, and in the latter place gasoline is available and the services 

 of guides can often be obtained. At Scenic Hot Springs, in the upper end of the 

 valley, there are good hotel accommodations. From here the main summit of the 

 Cascade Range can be reached by foot without great difficulty, up Surprise Creek 

 or Deception Creek. Numerous small lakes are situated at the heads of these 

 streams. There are good camp sites along all the streams, and fishing is excellent 

 in Tye River. 



