Mount Rose — Saturday, May. 30, 2009

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

The snow is almost gone from this steep, lovely day hike up Mt Rose, over Lake Cushman in the southeast Olympic National Forest. We counted exactly 3 level spots on this 3,500 foot climb. It is about 3 miles up to a lovely look out rock. From this point we were lucky enough to see Mt Rainer, Mt Adams and Mt St Helens, while gazing across the Olympics, Lake Cushman, the Hood Canal. Also we had views of Mt Eleanor, and Mt Washington. The very last 1/4 of a mile is through the 2006 Bear Gulch Fire and can be dangerous if the weather is wet or windy. Bear Grass and huckleberry in bloom. Trail is in great condtion and we would recommend this for those who would like a great strenuous day hike.