To Know a Tree, Skagit River Loop Trail & Sterling Munro — Sunday, May. 6, 2018

The first trail to hike in the North Cascades, nature trail with plaques describing native trees.  Many fine specimens.  Easiest access Old Growth near here.  Signs stress the importance of fire in some trees reproductive survival.

Merges onto River Loop Trail on the banks of the Skagit River across from the mouth of Goodell Creek.  Where the Loop leaves the river at it's west end, locate trail behind log leading to dry side channel and sandy beach 1/3 mile further west.  Heavily used by animals, try to indentify all the tracks- no human!

Loop passes Visitors Center before returning to start. 2.5 miles total, little elevation gain. Note-The Sterling Munro Boardwalk is almost rebuilt, looks great!  Visitors Center is closed currently.

From Highway 20 in Newhalem cross bridge toward Visitors Center, trail starts at first parking area on right, next to kiosk.