Sunrise Mine Trail #707
| Trail Uses |  |
Length | 2.6 miles one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season of Use | Summer / Fall | Beginning Elevation | 2200 feet |
| Visitor Use | Heavy | Ending Elevation | 4600 feet |
| Map(s) | Green Trails: Sloan Peak #111 | Level of Difficulty | Most Difficult |
Access:
From the Verlot Public Service Center, travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway 17.1 miles. Turn right (south) on the Sunrise Mine Road #4065 and continue 2.2 miles to the trailhead at the end.
Attractions & Considerations:
This trail begins in the forest and after 0.5 mile the trail makes a slippery log crossing of the South Fork Stillaguamish River before the steep climb to the ridge between Morning Star and Sperry Peaks.
The trail, which is rough in places, is one of the most rugged and beautiful areas on the district and also one of the least visited. It is used for the most part by mountain climbers as access for climbing Morning Star, Sperry, Vesper and Del Campo Peaks. The trail is covered with snow until midsummer. Excellent views of the surrounding basin and valley are available the entire length of the trail.
Rock cairns mark the trail in the upper basin. Hikers should use caution just below Headlee Pass. This steep, narrow, rocky chute is notorious for falling rocks.