Suiattle River - Skagit Land Trust

[48.31402,-121.4314]

Property Type: Trust-Owned
Date Added: 2017

Darrington
176 acres
Open to the Public

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Conservation Story

Suiattle River Conversation Area protects 175 acres and was acquired by Skagit Land Trust in 2017, through a transfer from The Nature Conservancy. The rich riparian and aquatic habitats of the Suiattle River Conservation Area provide home for a variety of wildlife.

Site History and Ecology

Several side channels of the Suiattle River run through the property which provide habitat for salmonids including Steelhead and Bull trout. The forested areas consist of a mix of hardwood and conifer species, including grand fir, cedar, and big leaf maple. Wildlife found here range from black bear and cougar to various birds such as ruffed grouse, bald eagles, and songbirds.

Stewardship efforts at Suiattle River focus on controlling noxious weeds and protecting and improving the riparian forest for salmon habitat. Common invasive weeds found on the property include yellow archangel and Japanese knotweed. In 2001, before the property was transferred to Skagit Land Trust, the Skagit River System Cooperative removed culverts that were blocking fish passage and installed native plants on old logging roads on the property.

Access

This property is open for low impact community enjoyment.

*Suiattle River Conservation Area shown within the green parcel.*

How to Get There

Drive east on Highway 20. Turn right (south) onto Hwy 530. Follow for 11.2 miles, then turn left on the Suiattle River Road. Follow this for 10 miles. The property is split by and accessed at approximately the 10-mile marker of the Suiattle River Road. Hwy 530 can also be accessed via I-5 at exit 208.