Mount Washington
Apr 23, 2012
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ancheta86
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last modified
Apr 25, 2012 04:32 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Mount Washington
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Washington State Parks
- Avg Rating: 3.75
- Be Aware Of
- Water on trail
- Snow on trail
Well kept trail
You can find the trail-head right off of Exit 38 on I-90. It will be in the Olallie State Park parking lot. There is a small trail that leads up to an old logging road. There will be a sign where the trail and road intersect, make a right here and follow the road. Keep an eye on the left side of the road, the first unmarked trail will be the one that goes up Mt. Washington.
The trail is well kept. The only issues were some snow and water on the trail. Along the way, there is a really cool cave where it looks like climbers like to boulder or lead climb. It's a nice place to sit and rest for a bit. Every once in awhile the trees give way to nice mountain views.
Eventually, you'll reach a tree with a sign that reads "Mt. WA" and an arrow that points towards a switchback. This is how you know you're on the right track.
Once you reach a part of the trail where there is an opening on the right, you've reached the end. I ended up continuing down the trail, expecting more, but I hit a sign that pointed to Mt. Washington back where I was before. So, I assumed that was the end and turned around.
Great sunny day, perfect for a hike!
The trail is well kept. The only issues were some snow and water on the trail. Along the way, there is a really cool cave where it looks like climbers like to boulder or lead climb. It's a nice place to sit and rest for a bit. Every once in awhile the trees give way to nice mountain views.
Eventually, you'll reach a tree with a sign that reads "Mt. WA" and an arrow that points towards a switchback. This is how you know you're on the right track.
Once you reach a part of the trail where there is an opening on the right, you've reached the end. I ended up continuing down the trail, expecting more, but I hit a sign that pointed to Mt. Washington back where I was before. So, I assumed that was the end and turned around.
Great sunny day, perfect for a hike!
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From inside the cave
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The view at the end
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Mount Washington --- Great Wall Trail