Total Ascent: 300ft
Highest Point: 1080ft
Total Distance: 3 miles
Location: N 48° 5.7780, W 121° 51.9000
Required Permit: None
Difficulty: Easy
Unexpectedly nice weekday weather tempted us out to the Mountain Loop Highway and back to Robe Canyon Historic Park for a post-work hike along the Stillaguamish River. We’d already explored the west end of the park and the Lime Kiln, so we decided to start from the other end of the park; following the Old Robe Trail through the historic town site of Robe out to the railroad tunnels.
We recommend this three-mile jaunt as an after-work hike or just a quick visit to nature. For a short hike, this trail manages to cover a variety of landscapes and is steeped in history. While not at all something you need to break out the compass and gaiters for, it is still a little wilder than Mt. Si or Tiger Mountain.There's a lot more to Robe Canyon, and you can learn all about it in our book, Hiking Through History Washington. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many more hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
To get there, take I-5 North to Exit 194. Follow Highway 2 for about two miles. Stay in the left lane and merge onto Lake Stevens Highway 204. Follow for two miles to Highway 9. Take the left onto Highway 9 toward Lake Stevens. In just under two miles, reach Highway 92 to Granite Falls. Take a right and follow for about eight miles to Granite Falls. Proceed through the town to the Mountain Loop Highway following it for six miles. Keep an eye out for cars parked on the right side of the road and a large brick sign across from Green Mountain Road. Park on the shoulder. -NathanPrint Google Directions >>
2 Comments:
Love your site, trip reports and pictures. Your site is my new go-to when looking for new hikes! Looking for a good rainy day hike tomorrow, easy up to 5 miles... [hiking mama w/two younger boys]
Hi Alison, Thanks for stopping by our site! Robe Canyon Trail is technically closed before the first tunnel, and it becomes a "use at your own risk" type of experience, which may not be the best. Nearby Lime Kiln Trail would be a good alternative. Wallace Falls should also be roaring this time of year, and if you don't do the loop, it'll be quite a bit shorter. You could also turn around before the end at the lower or middle falls. Have fun this weekend!
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