High Rock
Jul 01, 2009
by
Jazzykins
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last modified
Jul 03, 2009 07:08 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: High Rock
- Region: South Cascades -- White Pass / Cowlitz River Valley
- Agency: Gifford-Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
- Trails: High Rock (#266)
- Avg Rating: 3.86
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Mud/Rockslide
- Washouts
This was a great hike! My brother and I decided this would be a good hike to start our season. We missed the turn for the north road (85) thankfully, and ended up taking 84 instead. There were a lot of potholes to avoid, and some large branches on the road way, but for the most part, the drive on 84 was not bad at all. We started the hike around 2pm, and reached the top within an hour. It was a beautiful day, and the trees kept us cool on the way up. There are many places to stop and check out the scenery. You have great views of the mountains and the valley.
Once you reach the top, Mt. Rainier is nearly going to smack you in the face. Once I came up over the top of the rock, I nearly fell backward because I was not expecting the amazing sight that jumped out in front of me.
There were a few down trees on the trail. They were pretty easy to climb over, or under if you're a bit on the short side like me.
We tried took 85 back down so we could see the other side, and see what sights we might have missed by taking 84. ...Do not repeat out mistake. Thankfully we had high clearance and 4 wheel drive, but even then, we were very nearly about to turn around.
This is a great hike for anyone who loves "The Mountain."
Once you reach the top, Mt. Rainier is nearly going to smack you in the face. Once I came up over the top of the rock, I nearly fell backward because I was not expecting the amazing sight that jumped out in front of me.
There were a few down trees on the trail. They were pretty easy to climb over, or under if you're a bit on the short side like me.
We tried took 85 back down so we could see the other side, and see what sights we might have missed by taking 84. ...Do not repeat out mistake. Thankfully we had high clearance and 4 wheel drive, but even then, we were very nearly about to turn around.
This is a great hike for anyone who loves "The Mountain."
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