Mountain Loop Highway
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The Mountain Loop Highway is a scenic byway in the U.S. state of Washington. It traverses the western section of the Cascade Range within Snohomish County. The name suggests it forms a full loop, but
Barlow Pass, near the end of the first paved section
Mountain Loop Highway seen from Mount Pugh
White Chuck Mountain seen from designated pullout along the highway
Barlow Pass (Washington)
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Barlow Pass is a mountain pass on the west side of the Cascades in Washington on the Mountain Loop Highway between Silverton and Darrington. It is a popular trail head for access to the old mining tow
Mountain Loop Highway
…and is known as Forest Route 20. The highway connects the towns of Granite Falls and Darrington. It is paved for 34 miles (55 km) from Granite Falls to Barlow Pass (2349') where the highway becomes unpaved for 13 miles (21 km), and then paved again for the remaining 9 miles (14 km) to Darrington. The unpaved section…
Monte Cristo trail head
Road signage