High Rock
Sep 13, 2008
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el tigre
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Sep 14, 2008 10:33 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
- Ripe berries
- Be Aware Of
- No water source
on the brow of High Rock Lookout
We drove FS 85 to FS 8440 - wrong way! Road in terrible condition, requires high clearance. Instead, drive FS 52 to FS 8440. It's 3 miles longer but in great shape, even a sedan can do it.
Trail was well populated. Hucks in ultra-ripe condition, lots of eating. Climb in cool shade for most of the 1.6 miles, only a few sunny spots. The trail is in great condition with a steady 1500 feet of climbing. A warm and crystal clear day allowed for views all the way to the Olympics and Mt. Hood - ridiculous!
As we were hiking down around 7 pm the photographers started heading up. A full moon night, clear skies - probably got some great ones.
Trail was well populated. Hucks in ultra-ripe condition, lots of eating. Climb in cool shade for most of the 1.6 miles, only a few sunny spots. The trail is in great condition with a steady 1500 feet of climbing. A warm and crystal clear day allowed for views all the way to the Olympics and Mt. Hood - ridiculous!
As we were hiking down around 7 pm the photographers started heading up. A full moon night, clear skies - probably got some great ones.
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