Hiking Monte Cristo Ghost Town Mountain Loop Highway Washington's Ghost town

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This ghost town hike is about 1.5 hours from Seattle. Although WTA lists it as 8 miles, it is actually a 10-mile round trip. The hike is ideal for a flat, rainy-day adventure near Seattle and offers an authentic ghost town experience. Along the way, you'll encounter scenic views, rivers, and a lush fern forest. The trail is mostly flat and provides the pleasant sound of a nearby river.

At around 1.5 miles in, you'll need to cross the river. The recommended crossing point is right after the privy, where you'll spot an iron cable tied around a stump. Alternatively, you can cross shortly after on a large but slick rock. Once across, you'll see an old bridge, and the trail continues from there.

There is no snow on the trail, but you may need to navigate a few blowdowns. Bugs are minimal this time of year.

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