The Pilchuck Tree Farm consists of three main areas of land that are privately owned by the Pacific Denkmann Company. The Pilchuck Recreation Association is the umbrella organization that connects the
The Pilchuck Tree Farm consists of three main areas of land that are privately owned by the Pacific Denkmann Company. The Pilchuck Recreation Association is the umbrella organization that connects the land owner to the Horse and Bike clubs and any other interested user groups (hikers, geocachers, etc.)
How to Find It
The official parking area is a dirt lot, which also contains a port-a-potty and an iron ranger for donations, near the Pilchuck Glass School entrance. Take I-5 to the 300th St NW Exit (#215), turn right on 300th St NW, left on English Grade Rd, right on 316th Ave NW, then left at the sign for the Pilchuck Glass School (12th Ave NW). Park in the dirt lot on the left shortly before the road ends in a gate.
Trails start from the northwest corner of the lot, as well as from the roads north, then east from the lot. There are also trailheads north and south from the end of 300th St - most who start from these will ride north from this area. Please do not disturb the neighbors if you use these trailheads.
Typical Conditions
Early in the season trails tend to be pretty wet and this place takes a while to dry out. Best conditions are likely in July or August.
Local Points of Interest
Both the Conway Tavern (in Conway!) and Skagit River Brewing (in Mt Vernon) are great places for a post ride meeting... they are both north on I-5 from Victoria Tract, but the extra distance is worth the trip.
Advocacy & Stewardship
The land owner is the Pilchuck Tree Farm. Riding there is a priviledge, certainly not a right, although the land manager is pro-mountain bike. Most of the trails were built by equestrians and maintained in large part by the PRA (Pilchuck Riders Association) Please help by leaving a donation at the box in the parking area. This helps with maintaining the trails and recreational area.
