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Excellent day for 2000 vertical hike.  Hazy but beautiful view of northwestern side olympics at top of trail.  Then made my way down the road to the south view point. Had to ask someone as there wasnt any info.  South view amazing with Hood canal and Mt Rainier.  The trail up is pretty uneventful, just switch backs, but well forested.  Great vertical training for St Helens.

It was a great hike. Trail well maintained, not too may hikers. The views at the top are spectacular once the fog burns off. 

Walked this trail with my 10 year old on a beautiful fall day with minimal people and no wildlife sightings (which was appreciated because we were a bit apprehensive after learning that nearby Dosewallips State Park had a mother cougar & two cubs sighting at the campground a week ago). We huffed and puffed to the top on an immaculate trail with very few stone steps. The view at North point was lovely (although quite windy). The view at South point (just a flat, half-mile walk further) was the true winner with Mt Rainiee and Seattle in the distance and gorgeous hood canal. This was a great hike and is highly recommended.