Thorp Mountain via Knox Creek — Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2024

Knox Creek Rd 2 from FR 4308 was rough with many potholes and rocks. Like others have said, only take this road if vehicle has high clearance and good tires. I suggest not taking it if the road is wet and muddy. Like the trail reports state, the first 1.3 miles is overgrown with bushes and very narrow trail with rocks. No shade but full of beautiful wildflowers. Wear sunscreen and eye protection on sunny warm days. Plus bug spray. The view at the lookout was incredible! One of the best views in the state - lakes, Cascades, Adams and Rainier plus beautiful colorful wildflowers. It helped that we saw no one on this trail and only one person coming up to the lookout as we were leaving. I'd be interested in coming to this lookout from a different trailhead and doing a loop including a stop at Thorp Lake. Enjoy!