Harold Engles Memorial Cedars, North Fork Sauk Falls — Sunday, Sep. 22, 2013

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Some big cedars, mushrooms and waterfalls to be seen off of Forest Road 49 on the Mountain Loop. The falls are definitely worth the short, steep descent for a look. The Harold Engles Memorial Cedars trailhead is a little over 3 miles up the road on the right side. Just a sign at the side of the road. A couple of short loops here to wander around the woods. When you come to the Big Giant Cedar -- you'll know it when you see it -- the trail splits: left eventually dead-ended into brush, but was worth wandering around and passes the giant fallen cedar over the river; going right will take you to the cathedral-like ring of giant cedars. Beautiful! All kinds of mushrooms to be seen right now, adding to the woodsy fun.