Boulder River
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Boulder River waterfall by Bama Rose.
This is truly one of the best hikes in the Darrington area for people looking for an easy but rewarding day on the trail. Recent Trip Reports
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Boulder River
— Jun 27, 2009
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We used Dan Nelson's "Best HIkes with Dogs" book to access this hike. Mileage is 23 miles from I-5 on...
We used Dan Nelson's "Best HIkes with Dogs" book to access this hike. Mileage is 23 miles from I-5 on SR 530 to French Creek Road (just past MM#41). This detail is confusing in his book with reference to 19.5 miles after turning east onto 530 from I-5. His mileage is from Arlington, not the freeway.
A sunny, dry, warm day greeted us. Three other cars at the trailhead. By the time we started off, 5 more had arrived with a Boy Scout Troop. We got busy to get on the trail. Conditions: Very good, very few muddy spots. Some easy walking, some careful stepping, with a nice balance of each. Flora: Nice old growth, carpets of wild dogwood ground cover Fauna: Warblers (seen & heard), slugs and some eager mosquitos at the trail's end near the river This would be an awesome winter hike. THis is a popular hike. While there were 3 cars at 9:00 AM, we counted at least 35 when we drove out at 2:00 PM. Get there early for some solitude and really enjoy the falls. Day hike
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We started early as to avoid the heat and the crowds. The falls were pretty and the river is...
We started early as to avoid the heat and the crowds. The falls were pretty and the river is moving right along with all the run off. Went the four miles to the river and only passed a couple people on the way out. Nice hike for a hot day.
Boulder River
— May 24, 2009
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The weather was great! The trail was a little muddy & crowded in some spots, but overall a great trip....
The weather was great! The trail was a little muddy & crowded in some spots, but overall a great trip. The second waterfall is really what you want to see, there isn't much after that unless you purely want the exercise. Hike down to the river at the second one..its worth the sight.
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Wildflowers blooming
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My brother and I have never been to this easy hike. It was very easy trip especially to the Feature...
My brother and I have never been to this easy hike. It was very easy trip especially to the Feature Show Falls. It would be a great kids trip with some of the most beautiful falls I have seen. The road (3 mi) to get to the trailhead was very bumpy (deep pot holes). The parking lot was full by 10:30. Lots of campers, but very few hikers. Trails were great, a little mud, but clean all the way.
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Wildflowers blooming
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Gorgeous day, lovely hike, even toted the 4-year old along. However, I wouldn't take my little ones on this hike...
Gorgeous day, lovely hike, even toted the 4-year old along. However, I wouldn't take my little ones on this hike again- with a cliff so close to the trail in places, and treacherous footing in spots, it's an accident waiting to happen. But it was really, really wonderful! Trillium were blooming everywhere, and while the first of the two "smaller" falls was pretty much nonexistent, the second was gorgeous!! The trail was in great shape, with only a very small patch of snow.
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From I-5 drive Highway 530 east to mile point 41. Turn right on the French Creek Road FS #2010. Follow this to the road's end at 3.8 miles and an ample parking area.
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