Length
Elevation Gain
Highest Point
The trail starts at the Kautz Creek parking area. Cross the street and walk a flat trail (old road?) for a mile before the trail crosses the braided Kautz Creek and then heads into the deep woods on the other side and heads up about 1.1 mile to 2,610 feet. It's about 3.5 miles and 2,450' gain from the creek crossing to the first viewpoint at 4.6 miles in (5,060' feet).
Continue on the Kautz Creek trail until nearly due east of Mount Ararat, where the slope is more gentle (no cliffs), then head up to the broad summit, where you'll find in-your-face views of Mount Rainier.
Trailhead
