Bare Mountain — Sunday, Jul. 20, 2003

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Coming from Northbend (I-90) the road is blocked by a crane. In order to get to the North Folk Rd just follow the detour signs. After the Y, talk a left and drive uphill and then 20 (!) miles on a dusty gravel road. So plan 1 hour from Northbend! The hike itself is straightforward, assuming you are not afraid of a trunk without handrail bridging the Lennox creek, of neckhigh fern and you don't get dizzy of 50+ switchbacks. The trail maintenance is not HQ, watch out for holes! The bug count is acceptable. Then on the summit, the efforts are rewarded by an amazing 360° view, highly preferable hike when sight conditions are good or better. And you may have a refreshing bath at the end of your hike in the basin of the creek.