Type of Hike
Day hike
Great hike on a gorgeous day without a cloud in the sky, but the mention of it being steep is not exaggerated. Although I arrived late at about 1pm, I was surprised to see the parking lot nearly full on a Friday, but found at least two groups of hikers who told me they were there because the trail on Mount Ellinor is still closed because of aggressive goats. Great views of Lake Cushman, Copper Mountain, and Mount Ellinor. Little in the way of wildlife except for a bunch of greedy gray jays at the summit looking for a handout - which they didn't get from me. For anyone climbing the first time I recommend the short part of the summit loop to the left for the ascent but the longer less steep part of the loop for the downhill leg.
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