Red Mountain Trail is a moderate to strenuous 0.9 mile hike. The trail begins off the North Fork Sauk Trail #649 and ends on the summit of Red Mountain. This seldom used trail leads through an old growth forest with magnificent trees to the site of an old fire lookout built in the 1930's. Some of the firs along the trail are as thick at the base as a man is tall. Excellent views of the glaciers of the glaciers of Pride Basin and to the south may be had from the old lookout site. A short distance beyond the lookout, the trail ends at a rock cliff.

Directions: From Darrington, Follow the Mt. Loop Hwy. for 19.7 miles to Sloan Creek Road #49 and turn left. Follow this road for 6.6 miles to the parking area located just off Road #49. The trailhead for Red Mountain. is 100 yards beyond the parking area.

Elevation: 2,100 feet

Ending Elevation: 2,800 feet

Elevation Gain: 700 feet

Distance: 0.9 miles

Usage: Light

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

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