This accessible loop trail offering moderate grades, rest areas, interpretive signs and benches is maintained by Seattle City Light. People using wheelchairs may need some assistance. Touch the stringy bark and smell the fragrance of towering Western red cedars that line the trail as the soft murmur of the Skagit River passes in the background. Round trips are .3 miles (.5 kilometers) from Newhalem or the Newhalem Powerhouse. Accessible restrooms located across from Skagit General Store.
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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