About Elliot Creek/Goat Lake Trailhead
Provides access to: Elliot Creek (Goat Lake) Trail 647 which accesses Henry M. Jackson Wilderness.
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Elliot Creek/Goat Lake Trailhead
Darrington, Washington · Snohomish County · Facility
Provides access to: Elliot Creek (Goat Lake) Trail 647 which accesses Henry M. Jackson Wilderness.
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48.05349, -121.41258
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Weather at Elliot Creek/Goat Lake Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
53°/38°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:11 AM ↓ 8:55 PM
Sun
Overcast
59°/42°
🌬 7mph
↑ 5:10 AM ↓ 8:56 PM
Mon
Overcast
73°/51°
🌬 8mph
↑ 5:09 AM ↓ 8:57 PM
Tue
Overcast
80°/55°
💧 2%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:09 AM ↓ 8:58 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
65°/51°
💧 21%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:08 AM ↓ 8:59 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From the Darrington Ranger District office, travel south along the Mt. Loop Highway for 22.0 miles to the Elliott Creek Road (Forest Service road 4080). Turn left and continue 0.8 miles to the trailhead.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Elliot Creek/Goat Lake Trailhead
Heading to Elliot Creek/Goat Lake Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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