Snohomish County & North Puget Sound
Darrington, Washington
Town
Mountain town below Whitehorse Mountain
Darrington sits deep in the Cascades on SR 530, surrounded by timber and trail country beneath Whitehorse Mountain.
History & Local Character
A logging town that grew around the Sauk River valley timber industry, Darrington incorporated in 1945.
Housing & Real Estate
Timber-era homes and rural property in the valley.
Restaurants & Shopping
A few cafes and taverns serve the town, with a grocery store and outfitters.
Schools & Education
Darrington School District serves the town.
Parks & Recreation
The town is surrounded by Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with the Old Sauk and Boulder River trails nearby.
Transportation & Accessibility
SR 530 runs west to Arlington and east toward Concrete; the Mountain Loop Highway ends nearby.
Local Businesses
Logging and forest products, outfitters, restaurants and hardware.
No businesses are listed in Darrington yet. Add your business to be the first.
Nearby Attractions
- Whitehorse Mountain
- Old Sauk Trail
- Boulder River Wilderness
- Sauk River
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Spectacular mountain setting
- Affordable housing
- Access to wilderness
Considerations
- Very limited services
- Long drive to larger towns
Frequently Asked Questions
What mountain looms over Darrington?
Whitehorse Mountain rises steeply just south of Darrington, a landmark of the North Cascades foothills.