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Skykomish is the closest trail town to Stevens Pass, something like a 14 mile hitch, however many hikers forgo in lieu of Baring: home of Hiker Haven--the hostelesque home of PCT Trail Angels the Dinsmore's who spend months every year helping PCT hikers with showers, laundry, mail drops, internet access and a place to rest. Downtown Baring consists of the general store/post office/restaurant conveniently located across the street (Highway 2).