Marten Creek Trail #713

Explore this all-but-forgotten mining road that once connected Silverton with Darrington over Granite Pass.

Total Distance: 6.6 miles
Total Ascent: 1400ft
Highest Point: 2800ft

Difficulty: Hard
Our Hiking Time: 4h 45m
Required Permit: None

Take I-5 to Exit 194 for Highway 2 East toward Snohomish and Wenatchee. Follow Highway 2 for about 2 miles. Stay in the left lane to merge onto Highway 204 East toward Lake Stevens, following it for 2.7 miles to SR 9. Head north around the traffic circle on SR 9Take the left onto SR 9 toward Lake Stevens continuing 1.7 miles to reach SR 92 toward Granite Falls. Take a right and continue 7.2 miles to a traffic circle, following signs to continue on SR 92. Reach the Mountain Loop Highway (MLH) in 2 miles and turn left. Follow the MLH for about 19.6 miles to the bridge over Marten Creek, 1.3 miles Tulalip Mill Group Camp. A small roadside pullout at the end of the bridge indicates the trailhead. View Google Directions >>

If you’re looking for a training hike or a quiet snowshoe without a lot of company, the Marten Creek trail is an excellent choice. Although there is not much in the way of a destination, the first two miles of this trail offer forested trails, a roaring creek, some views and more than a little history. Much beyond this point most folks are unlikely to enjoy the hike, at least until the trail gets some serious trail maintenance. Because of this, we recommend you save this one for snowshoe season, as it makes a great alternative to the more popular routes along the Mountain Loop Highway.

There's a lot more to Marten Creek, and you can learn all about it in Hiking through History Washington: Exploring the Evergreen State's Past by Trail. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!

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