Nestled among the impressive peaks of the North Cascades along SR 530, Darrington, WA is a small town with picturesque views and world-class recreational opportunities.
Conveniently located less than two hours from Seattle, the town is the gateway to the outdoors, offering countless adventures along three wild rivers--the Stillaguamish, Sauk, and Suiattle--and the vast network of public lands, including three wilderness areas--Boulder River, Henry M. Jackson, and Glacier Peak-- where some of the most spectacular views and experiences await.
Arlington, WA- 28 miles | .5 hours
Seattle Paine Field International Airport, Everett, WA- 56 miles | 1 hour
Seattle, WA- 75 miles | 1.5 hours
Granite Falls, WA via Mountain Loop Hwy- 54 miles | 1.75 hours ***summer months only
Mazama, WA via Hwy 20- 95 miles | 2 hours ***summer months only
Vancouver, BC, Canada- 131 miles | 2.5 hours
Pro Tip- Some areas may have limited cell phone service, so save directions before you go.
From north or south I-5- take exit 208 toward Arlington. Follow Highway 530 East for approximately 40 minutes until you reach Darrington.
From Hwy 20 at Rockport- take Hwy 530 southbound, crossing the Skagit River. Continue south on Hwy 530 , following the Sauk River, for approximately 18 miles until you enter the Darrington Town limits.
From Granite Falls, via the Mountain Loop Hwy- drive east of Granite Falls on the Mountain Loop Hwy. After 11 miles you enter the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Continue east on the Mountain Loop Hwy for approximately 18 miles until you reach Barlow Pass. The Mt. Loop Hwy changes from pavement to single lane gravel road with turn-outs for approximately 15 miles. When you are back on pavement, continue driving approximately 6 miles and you will enter the Darrington Town limits.
***please note***
Once you leave Granite Falls and drive east on the Mountain Loop Hwy, cell phone service ends.
The Mountain Loop Hwy is accessible only in the summer months. Check road conditions
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) in Everett, WA is a first-class modern terminal that offers direct commercial flights daily. From there, it's a 1-hour drive to Darrington.
The Darrington Municipal Airport is a public airfield nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Be Prepared
Pro Tip- Some areas may have limited cell phone service, so save directions before you go.
Be sure to consider the season and the weather when planning your trip. check weather
USDA Forest Service road conditions
Washington Trail Association trail conditions
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) in Everett, WA is a first-class modern terminal that offers direct commercial flights daily. From there, it's a 1-hour drive to Darrington.
With so much to see and do, we've cued up a few ideas to get you headed in the right direction.
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