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Summary: To get to Monte Cristo is 4.19 miles along a fire road, you can either hike, bike or horseback it. Bare in mind that there is a massive gate blocking the road that some people have a key to, so you might encounter vehicles along the way. The road is not steep, with the exception of 2 short hills on the way in. Trailhead: Take Mountain Loop Highway thru Granite Falls to Barlow Pass. You will pass two very distinct bridges the first one is blue and the second is red. Also you will know that you are at Barlow Pass becuz the paved road ends. There is a parking lot on the left hand side or you can park along the road. You will need a parking pass available at the Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest ranger station that you pass as you enter the forest. ($7 for the day or $30 for the year) (Lat:48.02582 Lon:-121.44371) Trail Guides for Monte Cristo: Best Seasons: Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Verlot Ranger Station, at 360-691-7791 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tommy, Michele, Sam, & Oliver Koziol, who has posted 3 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 1 of 5 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Viewer on 2/21/2010 play with the train turntable. Sooo fun. Push it in circles an d ride on top of it. easier than it looks. wide trails, just we have seen bears on the trails, so be carefull. Great place!
Reviewed by TN on 12/7/2009 My son and I hiked this the day after Thanksgiving. Would have liked to see mile markers. Nice hike although in the Winter time as you get into Monte Cristo itself, you are going to need snow shoes. Would like to do it again and sometime in the summer. Be aware it starts to get dark around 2:00pm so plan on heading back no later than 2:00pm and you should make it back to the parking lot by 3:50pm. Gets totally dark by 4:30pm. Please dress for the cold and snow. On our way back around 2 miles into it heading back to the parking lot, we ran into people that were poorly dressed walking in the snow. 
Reviewed by kw jg on 9/1/2009 would hike again more than once and go further
Reviewed by Cris on 8/21/2009 My advise: Bike into Montecristo and hike the trails. Nuff said.
Reviewed by SJ on 7/16/2009 Beautiful hike with plenty of spots to stop and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sauk River and the surrounding mountains. The road is simple and flat with almost no elevation gain, but it seems to last forever, especially on the walk back out to the road. If you're a beginner, prepare for an epic walk and bring plenty of water. I did this hike back in 2007, and it looks like the log crossing the river has been improved since that time and isn't too dangerous now. The town itself is sparse, but still historically interesting if it's your first time visiting. Be sure to walk up the trail to explore Dumas Street. My friend and I strolled very slowly and spent plenty of time relaxing in the town, and made the round trip in about 6 hours.
Reviewed by AV on 7/8/2009 I really liked this hike, and was exhausted at the end. I'm not a hiker, per se, so others may find it much easier. There are several log crossings, one is quite large, but I was able to take my medium size dog with me no problem. WEAR BUG SPRAY! that is the best thing I did on that hike, otherwise i would have been eaten alive. A number of people were hiking up and camping, which seemed like it would be nice. Not a huge incline, took me and my friends about 5 hours, and we were walking pretty slow.
Reviewed by jason on 6/14/2009 really easy hike really cool to see a piece of our states history but as for it being a fishing mecca i ask where and how the river is rushing so fast. 
Reviewed by DDDE&B on 5/25/2009 ~If your going ONLY to see old relics from the past pick a different hike! The only thing left is two signs and an track that was used to turn the train around~ The snow on the road was tough for my family but we made it up. There was two piles of snow to climb over,then there was a long stretch of snow covered ground which gave way to spots that were cleared and some that where still covered in snow. (I twisted my ankle a few times due to the snow patches be cautious) Although I will never hike this trail again it was gorgeous and even without the big pay off at the end I'm happy I finally got to camp up there! (This in my opinion is not an easy hike! and unless you are in perfect shape and your 100% prepared it will take its toll Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Snohomish County Hiking, Snohomish County Trails, Snohomish County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||