Mount Washington — Sunday, Mar. 8, 2015

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

I actually didn't have time to make it to the top but wanted to share information on the viewpoints along the way. The trail is moderately steep and rocky. At 1.5 mi is a marked side trail to Salal Point. It is 0.3 mi and relatively flat to the view. The Salal Point view was surprisingly good. It has a minimally obstructed 180 degree view from Mt Si to Granite Peak. The point was also sunny at 10:30am. The next stop was Owl Hike Spot. This view straight west to Rattlesnake mountain was complimentary to Salal Pt but not nearly as wide angle. It would not receive any sun until afternoon. The 3rd stop was Pinnacle Vista. This side trail takes off to the right from the main trail at the pond. This 0.4 mi trail is very badly overgrown with brush. If you have a need for self flagellation then this is the trail for you. The view was nice but in the process of being overgrown. I don't think there will be any view in a few years. Definitely not worth the effort. At this point I had to head back down to make it to my sons baseball game. It is about 1.5 mi and 1000 more feet to get to the top of Mt WA from the pond 7.3 mi and 2200ft elevation gain. This trail is need of volunteers to kick away loose rocks. I probably kicked a few hundred. Just flick away those loose rolly polly rocks with your boot. If everyone contributed just a little then the trail would be in great shape.

More Information on this Trip Report

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