Guidebook for Gold Bar
Food Scene
“Local friendly owners. I highly recommend saving room for their large selection of fresh home made deserts. By the way they always have the pass reports posted if your stopping in for breakfast before a big day. ”
Mountain View
Mountain View“Local friendly owners. I highly recommend saving room for their large selection of fresh home made deserts. By the way they always have the pass reports posted if your stopping in for breakfast before a big day. ”
“Billy!! everyone meets the famous Billy. This restaurant is ran by a local Vietimese family and they are known all over for their wonderful hospitality. They not only serve a great selection of home style cooking, they have a section on their menu for some of the most colorful and amazing Vietimese cooking.”
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Wallace Falls Cafe
429 Croft Ave
“Billy!! everyone meets the famous Billy. This restaurant is ran by a local Vietimese family and they are known all over for their wonderful hospitality. They not only serve a great selection of home style cooking, they have a section on their menu for some of the most colorful and amazing Vietimese cooking.”
Drinks & Nightlife
“live music with great bands. Family friendly till 9pm. Then get your dancing shoes on for some great live music.”
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Bubba's Road House
31702 US-2
“live music with great bands. Family friendly till 9pm. Then get your dancing shoes on for some great live music.”
Parks & Nature
“This trail is for all age groups and VERY child friendly. It runs the rout of the old train tracts with the old snow shoot still up. A great place for history knowledge.”
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Iron Goat/Martin Creek Trailhead
“This trail is for all age groups and VERY child friendly. It runs the rout of the old train tracts with the old snow shoot still up. A great place for history knowledge.”
“A must do on the list. If you have never hiked the Hwy 2 trails this is the one. Its great for the whole family due to the fact that you drive the altitude. At the trail head the beauty starts with old growth trees spring/glacier streams and old slides that will take your breath away. Camping for the hardy hiker. Ends at Barclay lake where you can swim to cool off of do a little bouldering.”
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Barclay Lake Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 6024
“A must do on the list. If you have never hiked the Hwy 2 trails this is the one. Its great for the whole family due to the fact that you drive the altitude. At the trail head the beauty starts with old growth trees spring/glacier streams and old slides that will take your breath away. Camping for the hardy hiker. Ends at Barclay lake where you can swim to cool off of do a little bouldering.”
“This is a hike that will take you up and around wild goats old rock slides and two beautiful lakes. Can get a little steep but when there's snow it make for great snow shoeing.”
Glacier Lake
“This is a hike that will take you up and around wild goats old rock slides and two beautiful lakes. Can get a little steep but when there's snow it make for great snow shoeing.”
“One of my favorites. Once again the views are stunning. The hike can get steep but well worth every step. Pet friendly but keep your pups on a leash for this one. Older children will do fine.”
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Lake Serene Trailhead
Mount Index River Road
“One of my favorites. Once again the views are stunning. The hike can get steep but well worth every step. Pet friendly but keep your pups on a leash for this one. Older children will do fine.”
This hike is breath taking with its multiple levels of the falls. The trails are well maintained and there is even overnight camping for those who hike it in. Great hike for children and pets.
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Wallace Falls State Park
14503 Wallace Lake RoadThis hike is breath taking with its multiple levels of the falls. The trails are well maintained and there is even overnight camping for those who hike it in. Great hike for children and pets.
Entertainment & Activities
“The Nordic center is the trail head and rental shop for some excellent cross country skiing and snow shoeing. ”
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Stevens Pass Nordic Center
“The Nordic center is the trail head and rental shop for some excellent cross country skiing and snow shoeing. ”
“Lets all go to the races. We have them all. Track, Mud, Motocross, Figure eights. Most with a firework show.”
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Evergreen Speedway
14405 179th Ave SE
“Lets all go to the races. We have them all. Track, Mud, Motocross, Figure eights. Most with a firework show.”
Fishing!!!! Now outside of our great Hiking- Skiing -White water Rafting, Fishing is our number one sport.
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Skykomish River
Fishing!!!! Now outside of our great Hiking- Skiing -White water Rafting, Fishing is our number one sport.
Why Not? Stay in Gold Bar away from the crowds. Just 1.5 hour scenic and smooth drive to a great time. The drive alone is worth the trip. Good food along the way not to mention all the local artist set up on the roadside.
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Leavenworth
Why Not? Stay in Gold Bar away from the crowds. Just 1.5 hour scenic and smooth drive to a great time. The drive alone is worth the trip. Good food along the way not to mention all the local artist set up on the roadside.
Nailing the Class V Boulder Drop Rapid on the Skykomish River whitewater rafting trip.
Whitewater Rafting Trips
Skykomish Whitewater
• Season: April - Early August
• Ages: 16+ / 12+ during lower water
• Meeting location: 221 Croft Ave. Gold Bar, WA 98251
• Meeting times: Mon - Fri 10am; Sat & Sun 9am & 2pm
• Class/Difficulty: Class III-V / Intermediate - Advanced
• Duration/Length: 4 hours / 9 miles
• Gear provided? Yes
• Meal provided? Optional meal after the trip
Alpine Adventures whitewater rafting trips launch into the calm turquoise pools on the South Fork of the Skykomish River just above the the misty horizon line of the first rapid, Cable Drop. A few miles downstream lies the famous Boulder Drop rapid. Standing on the river bank next to Boulder Drop causes hearts to pound just looking at the thundering Class IV-V section of whitewater. When the river is at 7,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) or above, Boulder Drop becomes Class V and you need a great team with one of our expert Skykomish raft guides to lead you between massive house size rocks. We always stop and scout this rapid, as some guests may choose to walk around and be picked up downstream, especially at big water! Check out our Skykomish River rafting photos on Facebook.
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Alpine Adventures
221 Croft AveNailing the Class V Boulder Drop Rapid on the Skykomish River whitewater rafting trip.
Whitewater Rafting Trips
Skykomish Whitewater
• Season: April - Early August
• Ages: 16+ / 12+ during lower water
• Meeting location: 221 Croft Ave. Gold Bar, WA 98251
• Meeting times: Mon - Fri 10am; Sat & Sun 9am & 2pm
• Class/Difficulty: Class III-V / Intermediate - Advanced
• Duration/Length: 4 hours / 9 miles
• Gear provided? Yes
• Meal provided? Optional meal after the trip
Alpine Adventures whitewater rafting trips launch into the calm turquoise pools on the South Fork of the Skykomish River just above the the misty horizon line of the first rapid, Cable Drop. A few miles downstream lies the famous Boulder Drop rapid. Standing on the river bank next to Boulder Drop causes hearts to pound just looking at the thundering Class IV-V section of whitewater. When the river is at 7,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) or above, Boulder Drop becomes Class V and you need a great team with one of our expert Skykomish raft guides to lead you between massive house size rocks. We always stop and scout this rapid, as some guests may choose to walk around and be picked up downstream, especially at big water! Check out our Skykomish River rafting photos on Facebook.
SKYLAND RANCH is also a facility where you are able to rent horses all year except on Tuesdays.
Our rental hours are Year round, rain or shine;
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to dusk.
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until dusk.
*Rates as of July 1, 2015 are;
$45 per horse for the first hour.
$35 per horse for each hour thereafter.
The ranch offers lessons, horse boarding, horse training and just about anything else you would like to do horseback.
We have had many birthday parties and several weddings. One such wedding involved the bride, groom and the preacher arriving on paint horses.
We offer group rates for groups over 10 riders; Business team building, churches, youth groups, school groups, camps and other organizations can all benefit from our great group rates. Please call for a quote for your group.
We welcome riders of all ages and abilities including riding double for small children with a parent or guardian.
Checks and cash accepted, gratuity greatly appreciated by guides. We are not currently set up to accept cards. *Rates subject to change without notice.
For reservations Call: 360-793-2611
Skyland Ranch
43100 Reiter RdSKYLAND RANCH is also a facility where you are able to rent horses all year except on Tuesdays.
Our rental hours are Year round, rain or shine;
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to dusk.
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until dusk.
*Rates as of July 1, 2015 are;
$45 per horse for the first hour.
$35 per horse for each hour thereafter.
The ranch offers lessons, horse boarding, horse training and just about anything else you would like to do horseback.
We have had many birthday parties and several weddings. One such wedding involved the bride, groom and the preacher arriving on paint horses.
We offer group rates for groups over 10 riders; Business team building, churches, youth groups, school groups, camps and other organizations can all benefit from our great group rates. Please call for a quote for your group.
We welcome riders of all ages and abilities including riding double for small children with a parent or guardian.
Checks and cash accepted, gratuity greatly appreciated by guides. We are not currently set up to accept cards. *Rates subject to change without notice.
For reservations Call: 360-793-2611
Monthly Gold Panning Classes -Saturdays:
We have gold panning classes monthly. $35.00 per adult for 4+ hours with our fun and educational gold guide on the creek! Kids under 12 free! (up to two per family) Learn special tips and tricks and the must know how's-and enjoy the art of proper gold panning. Call the store for details and pre-register! Classes fill up fast. Please bring your own pans etc., or purchase supplies at store. Washington State Discovery pass required on creek. Pre-pay is required for scheduled classes to hold your space.
Every month we have an outdoor outing, or hands on adventure.
We go to the beach, and the mountains; all over Washington which includes over 2000 acres of our private historic gold claims throughout Washington- open to our members. If the weather is really bad, we’ll have a seminar or an open house or a fun indoor event– teaching you how to finish gold, prospect for gold, how to enjoy prospecting and be profitable, what not to do’s and what to do’s: what to look for and more!
We called our store “Prospectors Plus” because we wanted to do more than manufacture and sell gear. We wanted families to get
out and off the couch plus get outside with our advanced technology gear and enjoy opportunities and gain memories that will last forever. We are an active commercial gold mining family, giving access to our properties.
Visit our Facebook page for more details
Prospectors Plus
121 Croft AveMonthly Gold Panning Classes -Saturdays:
We have gold panning classes monthly. $35.00 per adult for 4+ hours with our fun and educational gold guide on the creek! Kids under 12 free! (up to two per family) Learn special tips and tricks and the must know how's-and enjoy the art of proper gold panning. Call the store for details and pre-register! Classes fill up fast. Please bring your own pans etc., or purchase supplies at store. Washington State Discovery pass required on creek. Pre-pay is required for scheduled classes to hold your space.
Every month we have an outdoor outing, or hands on adventure.
We go to the beach, and the mountains; all over Washington which includes over 2000 acres of our private historic gold claims throughout Washington- open to our members. If the weather is really bad, we’ll have a seminar or an open house or a fun indoor event– teaching you how to finish gold, prospect for gold, how to enjoy prospecting and be profitable, what not to do’s and what to do’s: what to look for and more!
We called our store “Prospectors Plus” because we wanted to do more than manufacture and sell gear. We wanted families to get
out and off the couch plus get outside with our advanced technology gear and enjoy opportunities and gain memories that will last forever. We are an active commercial gold mining family, giving access to our properties.
Visit our Facebook page for more details
Shopping
Antiques galore with great prices. Most of the items in this very large shop are from local estates.
Red Door
301 Croft Ave WAntiques galore with great prices. Most of the items in this very large shop are from local estates.
“Antique capital of WA. Hundreds of Antique shops and local artist. All in one area.
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Snohomish
“Antique capital of WA. Hundreds of Antique shops and local artist. All in one area.
Essentials
Large selection with great prices. You don't need to go far with this place right around the corner.
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Gold Bar Family Grocer
1111 Croft AveLarge selection with great prices. You don't need to go far with this place right around the corner.