Fagin's Hike of the Week: Heybrook Lookout

Updated 10-23-2017

This is always a good fall hike that is snowfree and done with nearby Bridal Veil Falls is a great combo. These photos are from a hike last year but recent reports show trails still open and snowfree.
Both trails are off  Highway 2 and west of Stevens Pass

Great views from lookout

View towards Mt Index on way up



View of Mt Index from top

Fagin looking east from top

Steep climb but protected

Driving Directions: From Everett follow US 2 east for 37 miles (approximately 2 miles east of the steel bridge crossing the Skykomish River) to the trailhead (elev. 850 ft), located on the north side of the highway.
Trail stats: 2.6 miles roundtrip 850 feet gain
Hike Two- Bridal Veil Falls

Start of hike

Views of Mt Index

Going up towards falls

Lots of water will cool you off

Water streaming down from Lake Serene

Driving directions. From Heybrook lookout go on Highway 2 and go about 2 miles west and turn left on Mount Index Road and go about 0.40 miles to trail.
Trail stats: 4.4 miles roundtrip about 1000 foot gain



Disclaimer: There are many factors which you should consider in deciding whether to proceed with an outing, including the visible weather at the trailhead, the strength and experience of the party, snow and avalanche conditions, route conditions, etc. You are the final decision maker whether to proceed. West Coast Weather, LLC dba Washington Online Weather cannot be held liable for loss or injury arising from your decision to proceed, and expressly disclaims all liability related thereto. Redmond, Washington USA. Also, please bring map-compass and GPS to help with trail directions as our directions are our best estimate.

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