The Rock Trail is nice little gem tucked away in the Chuckanuts.
Cleator Road is a bit bumpy and potholed, but compared to some forest roads this one is otherwise in great condition. Any vehicle can make it up to the Cyrus Gates Overlook/parking lot. One privy available.
The Rock Trail is a "reverse" trail; lose elevation on the outbound journey and gain it back on the return trip. Many stairs involved. This trail is best appreciated at a slower pace; there is so much interesting geology, mosses, and colors to admire. Quite muddy toward the bottom but otherwise in great condition. No snow, no ice. We were short on time, so we only trekked to the official end of the Rock Trail where it forks off to other paths.
Such a beautiful, short trail!
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