Mount Townsend — Saturday, Sep. 27, 2003

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Always wanted to do this popular hike because from Seattle Townsend is so easy to spot. Ferry prices higher than I remember, thanks Tim Eyman! Although road is signed, it's hard to find upper trailhead. At last sign (one with shotgun blast through arrow) go right not left - look for the helpful magic marker that says ""mt town"" and an arrow pointing right. That'll shave an extra mile off your hike. Gorgeous day. Marveled at the view - Seattle, Baker, Rainer and the slightly terrifying Bangor nuke depot below. Oh, crowded as hell, but what do you expect for what may be the last gorgeous day of the year.