Perfect day hike for someone who checked off all the hikes in the area but still wants a challenge- fairly close to Seattle, views, elevation gain, and a chance to seek out the infamous museum.
Got a late start (arrived at 10am) but found a spot in the parking area. It seemed like most of the individuals on the trail had their climbing gear so I basically had the trail up to the peak all to myself.
As you get closer to the peak, the bugs start to come out so be aware. Also there is some uneven terrain so be prepared to navigate around some rocks and vegetation. The peak is worth it with views of Baker and Rainier.
On the way up I missed the museum, but used my GPS on the way down to find it. It was worth the extra 15 minutes of retracing my steps to find it.
Overall it took me 4.5hrs with a stops at the peak, on the way down to pick berries, and to find the museum. I logged a little over 9.67 miles round trip.
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