Monte Cristo
Hike-In Required
State: Washington
County: Snohomish County
Founded: 1889
Abandoned: 1907
Peak Population: 2,000
Monte Cristo was a gold and silver mining town accessible only by a 4-mile hike on the former railroad grade. At its peak, 2,000 residents lived here. Floods continually damaged the railroad until it was abandoned. Turntable foundations remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (4mi hike)
Time Needed: Full day
Quick Facts
- 4-mile hike required
- Former railroad
- Flood-prone
Location
Address: Monte Cristo, WA
Coordinates: 48.05, -121.4333