State: Washington
Location: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Length, One-Way: 0.5 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 1000 feet
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Heavy
Parking: Northwest Forest Pass is required at trailheads.
Washington Pass Overlook
Trail Information
Shadow of the Sentinels is a barrier-free interpretive trail winding through dense forest growth. Huge Douglas fir and cedar trees tower above a forest floor of ferns, moss and berry bushes. There are signs along the route explaining the dynamics of this 500-year-old ancient forest. The trail is constructed of asphalt and boardwalks with grades no greater than 8%.
Directions
From Sedro-Woolley:
Follow State Route 20 east for 17.0 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Road 11). Continue on the Baker Lake Highway for 15.0 miles. The trailhead and parking area are located on the right past the Komo Kulshan Guard Station.
