Hex Mountain — Saturday, May. 15, 2021

Parked at the entrance to the forest road. For the first mile and a half or so you're hiking along the forest road to the trailhead. Then when you get to the trailhead, the ascent is pretty relentless in the beginning. Thigh burner, for sure! But the views are lovely and the wildflowers are starting to bloom. Make sure to bring good sun protection because this hike is pretty exposed. There's not a lot of shade from trees. In the last mile there are some patches of snow still, but given the heat I assume this will melt off very soon. No microspikes needed. And once you get to the summit, the views are stunning! Make sure you go on a clear day so you can see Rainier.