SW Cascade Road, Marblemount, WA 98267 - Skagit County

High Alpine Granite Lake Recreation Tract Adjacent to Glacier Peak Wilderness

Skagit County, Washington

Published Reserve: $150,000

Size: 150 Acres

Zoning: IF-NRL (Industrial Forest - Natural Resource Lands)

Bids Due: August 19, 2023

This 150 acre Granite Lake recreation tract is located adjacent to the 566,067 acre Glacier Peak Wilderness in Washingtons Northern Cascade Mountains, and is a rare opportunity to acquire private high alpine property with lake frontage for a secluded base camp, at a cost of less than $1,000 per acre.

Inspection will require a hike of 3 miles from SW Cascade Road along Boulder Creek, which provides access to the eastern portion of the property, near Lake Number 2, or to the northwest corner of the property.

The 150 acre tract has very steep, north-facing slopes that range from 4,320 feet in the south to 5,500 feet in the north. Terrain is mostly rock outcrops. Residual timber includes some old growth western hemlock in the southwest corner. There are several creeks that are tributary to Boulder Creek.

Nearby lower and upper Granite Lakes are the only location in Washington where arctic grayling fish can be found.

Seattle City Lights is the adjoining owner to the south along Boulder Creek Trail. The Seller, Sierra Pacific Industries, owns the land between SW Cascade Drive and the northern boundary of Seattle City Lights property. A private owner is to the west, and State of Washington is to the east.

Property being offered in Sealed Bid Auction, with bids due August 9, 2023