Mount Catherine — Thursday, Jul. 27, 2023

Rating:  4 of 5 stars
My opinions:  This hike is a nice, short moderate hike.  It has a few mountain views on the way up, and some beautiful views on top.  We could not see Mt Rainier today.   A good after work hike!
Parking & Road Conditions: Long trip on a bumpy road with lots of wash boarding and pot holes.  I don’t think all cars can make it—there are about four really rough places.  Our Toyota Highlander made it just fine—we just had to ride slowly.  Park alongside the road.  There were a few spots to park at 5 pm on a Thursday afternoon.
Snow:  None.
Smokey:  No smoke.
Trail & trail conditions:  Good.   We did not see the small trail sign #1348 on the right side of the road, but when you hike 150 feet or so, you’ll see a “Mt Catherine” sign on a tree.
There is one downed tree that you can climb over pretty easily.
At the top of the trail, there is a metal cable to help you to the top. 
Berries:  None.
Bugs:  None.  It was pretty cool and windy. 
Time: This trail took us ( one 65 year old and one 45 year old) about 1 hour 20 minutes up and one hour down.  We spent about 20 minutes at the top.
Views:  Very nice mountain views on top.
Flowers::   None.