Join us at Robe Canyon

for an afternoon of hiking, wading, and weeding

When: August 29, 2009 from 11am to 3pm

About the Area and Event:

Photo by: Todd Parker

In 2001 and 2002, Cascade Land Conservancy protected key parcels of land adjacent to the Robe Canyon Historic Park. Located east of Granite Falls just off the Mountain Loop Scenic Byway, the park encompasses almost 1,000 acres of unparalleled wild and scenic land on both sides of the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River.  

The day will feature a ¾-mile hike down the Old Robe Trail and a wade across the river. We’ll have lunch and work to remove invasive Scotch broom which is populating a bank of the river and preventing the growth of native plants.  

What to bring and what to expect:

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wading (shorts under sweatpants is a good bet for wading the

river then keeping warm if it’s colder). River sandals are strongly recommended. A daypack and water bottle will come in handy.  We will provide gloves, tools, water and lunch. 

Participants should anticipate uneven terrain and hiking down (and up!) a series of switchbacks. Terrain is suitable for kids 10 and over.

RSVP to volunteer@cascadeland.org or (206) 905-6931  additional information.

Directions:

• Drive U.S. 2 eastbound from Everett 2.2 miles.
• Exit to State Route 204 towards Lake Stevens (left-lane exit from U.S. 2).  Drive 2.6 miles on S.R. 204.
• Turn left onto State Route 9.  Drive S.R. 9 north for 1.7 miles.
• Turn right onto State Route 92 towards Granite Falls.  Drive on S.R. 92 through Granite Falls, approximately 8.3 miles.   
• Turn left onto the Mountain Loop Highway/N Alder Ave.
• Drive 7 miles on the Mountain Loop Highway.  Parking for the trail is located on the right-hand (south) side of the roadway opposite the intersection with the Green Mountain Road.  Additional parking is available on the opposite side of the roadway.  A brick monument just off the shoulder of the road marks the beginning of the trail, although parked vehicles often block the view of the brick monument.  You will see a CLC event sign. 

To get directions from your starting point you can enter this location into an online map service:

Mountain Loop Hwy & Green Mountain Rd

Granite Falls, WA 98252