High Rock #266
Aug 03, 2008
- 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
Absolutely perfect weather at the lookout station at the top, it is a very steep hike in 1.5 hours, but the views are well worth it. We left the trailhead at about 9:30 am and were at the top about 11:15, going fairly slow & taking in the views on the way up. We had the place to ourselves. The condition of the lookout is deteriorating every year. A few trees on the trail but no big deal.
It should be noted that the real adventure is getting to the trailhead itself: FS 84 from highway 52 is washed out with trees over the road about 2.5 miles east of the trailhead. FS road 85 and 8440 are the only access to the trailhead now, and only 4wd, high-clearance vehicle suggested - part of 8440 near the intersection of 85 is basically crawling up a creek bed, very little remains of the the road itself, with ruts 12 to 20 inches deep in places. Don't get stuck! It will be a long time before anyone else arrives. Stay in 4 wheel drive to avoid further damage.
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Inside the Lookout viewing Mt. Rainier
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