Day 1 is full of natural wonder featuring tall trees, gushing waterfalls, and flowing rivers tucked at the foot of the Central Cascade Mountains. The Skykomish River Valley is not only home to some of the best outdoor recreation in Snohomish County, but it’s also a vibrant and growing hub for food, retail, and art.
Upper Sky Valley: A true hidden gem offering a scenic region that’s home to the welcoming communities of Sultan, Gold Bar, Startup, Index, and Skykomish — each steeped in rich history and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
Day 2 is all about small but mighty rural mountain communities. Expect alpine lakes, ghost towns, towering timbers, and sweeping mountain views. Explore countless adventures along three wild rivers — the Stillaguamish, Sauk, and Suiattle — and the vast network of public lands, including three wilderness areas — Boulder River, Henry M. Jackson, and Glacier Peak — where some of the most spectacular views and experiences await.
Granite Falls: An old logging town that’s nestled in the western foothills of the Cascades between the Pilchuck and Stillaguamish rivers.
Darrington: An authentic PNW mountain community with picturesque views and endless world-class outdoor recreational opportunities and events.
Mountain Loop Highway (Bonus): A 90-mile-plus journey through old railways that are now part of a scenic byway. The highway loops through the foothills of the North Cascades along edge of civilization.