In the Open — The National Forests of Washington ^^'g; 



automobile road extends from Everett to Granite Falls, a distance of 20 miles, over 

 which there is a regular stage service. Machines can be driven to Robe, 8 miles 

 farther east. 



Many points of interest off the railroad may be reached over a good system 

 of trails, such as the 5-mile trail from Rotary to the summit of Pilchuck Mountain, 

 where a fire lookout station is maintained. A sunset or a sunrise view from this 

 point will leave a lasting impression on the mind of any nature lover. Another 

 good trail leaves the railroad at Mackie, extends up Black Creek to Hoodoo Pass, 

 4 miles, and continues to Pilchuck Ranger Station, on the Pilchuck River, 8 miles 

 from the railroad. F'rom Silverton a foot trail leads south over Marble Pass, at an 

 elevation of 4,000 feet, continuous down to the Forty-Five Mine (6 miles) and on 

 to Sultan River, 13.1 miles in all. Some of the most beautiful scenery in the 

 locality is along the Sunrise trail, which leaves the railroad about 6 miles east of 

 Silverton and entends south for 11 miles over a high mountainous country to the 

 head of Sultan River. This trail is not in condition for horses, but can be traversed 

 afoot without great difficulty. Vesper Rock can be climbed easily from the trail. 

 From Barlow Pass it is only 10 miles to Goat I^ake, over a very good trail suitable 

 for horses. Darrington can be reached from Barlow Pass by the trail down Sauk 

 River, a little less than 25 miles. A foot trail starts at Monte Cristo, leads over 

 Poodle Dog Pass to Silver Lake (1.6 miles), and thence down Silver Creek to Galena 

 and Index. The latter point is 17.5 miles from Monte Cristo. 



Fishing is one of the chief attractions in this region, and splendid catches of 

 rainbow trout are made throughout the open season in the South Fork of Stilagua- 

 mish River. A number of lakes on the adjacent mountain slopes have recently 

 been stocked with trout and in a few years will provide splendid sport. Hunting 

 is good in the lower part of the valley, deer, bear, and grouse being fairly plentiful. 

 The upper end of the valley has been included within the Goat Lake Game Refuge, 

 and all hunting and fishing is prohibited east of the mouth of Perry Creek. Attrac- 

 tive camp sites are found on the Pilchuck Lookout trail, on the Deer Creek trail, near 

 Kelcema Lake, at Goat Lake, and at Silver Lake near Monte Cristo. The best 

 scenic trips are on the Sunrise trail, the Silver Lake trail, and in the vicinity of 

 Goat Lake. In addition to the wonderful mass of rugged mountains and glaciers, 

 seen even from the railroad, the Stilaguamish gorge between Granite Falls and 



