About this place

This trail provides access to both the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness and Glacier Peak Wilderness, ending at the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail at Dishpan Gap. From the Bald Eagle Trailhead follow an old logging road for approximately 2.5 miles. About a half mile past the end of the old road, the trail enters Henry M Jackson Wilderness and opens into Curry Gap. Just south of Curry Gap is a junction for the Quartz Creek Trail 1050, heading to Road 63 on the Skykomish Ranger District. The left fork continues east and ascends toward Bald Eagle and Long John Mountains with views of Sloan Peak. The trail passes over June Mountain reaches the junction with Pilot Ridge Trail 651 on the left. Bald Eagle trail continues to the Pacific Crest Trail at Dishpan Gap 9.5 miles from the trailhead. Water is scarce along this trail in late summer and fall. Near Long John Mountain you'll find some nice places to camp, but you may have to search to find water. A fee is charged. From Verlot Public Service Center (east of Granite falls, WA) drive east on along Mt. Loop Highway 27 miles and turn right onto Sloan Creek Road 49. Follow it for 9.5 miles, to the trailhead a half mile past the stock unloading ramp. From Darrington travel south on the Mt Loop for 16 miles to Sloan Creek road 49, to the end, about 9.5 miles.