Followed the remnants of old logging road to the end, then head up the southwest ridge of Mt. Wow toward peak 5614. Avoid brushy areas and heavy bushwhacking by heading east, to the edge of the formerly logged area.
Continue climbing the steep forested ridge until you encounter the park boundary and a climbers “trail”. The trail ascends the narrow southwest ridge of Mount Wow, with very steep slopes to the west, attention grabbing cliffs to the east, and a few easy climbing moves along the way. The trail fades away at 5100 feet.
Past 5100 feet, the trail becomes class 2 or 3 climbing, with no clear trail to the summit.
Mount Wow
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,800 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,040 feet
Followed the remnants of old logging road to the end, then head up the southwest ridge of Mt. Wow toward peak 5614, for incredible views of Mount Rainier. Class 2 or 3, climbing experience and equipment strongly recommended.
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Hiking Mount Wow
Mount Wow
Map & Directions
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
National Park PassWTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
Getting There
About 3 miles west of the Nisqually Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, head north on FR59, the road to Glacier View. At just under 3 miles, reach Goat Creek Road, a spur road to the right of the main road. Turn onto Goat Creek Road and stay on it for about 1.5 miles. Here, a landslide and a large rock blocks further access, but you're almost to the trail anyway. Park where you can.
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