Bollenbaugh Hill Spring, Monroe, WA 98272

## Overview Bollenbaugh Hill Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located along Bollenbaugh Hill Road in the rural foothills east of Monroe, Washington, in Snohomish County. Nestled in the western Cascade foothills at an elevation of roughly 500–700 feet, this spring emerges in an area shaped by glacial deposits and the region's abundant rainfall, which filters through layers of gravel and sediment before surfacing as cool, clear groundwater. The spring has been fitted with a hose at the roadside, making it convenient for visitors to fill jugs, bottles, and other containers. It has historically been used as a drinking water source by locals and passersby, though — as with any natural spring — water quality can vary with seasonal conditions and should not be assumed safe without independent testing. ## Directions 1. From **Monroe, WA**, head east on **US-2** toward the Cascade foothills. 2. Turn south (right) onto **Bollenbaugh Hill Road**. 3. Follow Bollenbaugh Hill Road and watch for the spring on the roadside near **12819 Bollenbaugh Hill Road**. 4. The spring is visible from the road — look for the hose setup along the shoulder. 5. Pull off carefully to the side of the road; there is no formal parking area. **GPS Coordinates:** 47.882525, -121.911694 ## What to Expect Bollenbaugh Hill Spring is a simple, no-frills roadside spring. A hose has been set up at the source to make filling water containers easy and convenient. The surrounding area is characteristic of the western Cascade foothills — lush evergreen forest, ferns, and mossy undergrowth typical of Snohomish County's temperate rainforest climate. Because the spring is located directly along Bollenbaugh Hill Road, access is straightforward — no hiking or trail navigation is required. Simply pull over to the side of the road and fill up. Be mindful of traffic when parking and crossing the road, as the road can be narrow and winding in places. The spring flows year-round, though flow rates may be strongest during the wetter months from late fall through spring. During dry summer periods, flow may decrease. Visitors have reported that the water tastes clean and cold, consistent with the deep groundwater sources common in this part of the Cascades. As always with natural springs, conditions can change, and the water has not been officially tested or certified as potable.