The Elanthian Ranger Corps joins some really stressed out people to attempt climbing this substantial hill to the north of the infamous Mailbox Peak. Getting there: Drive up the middle fork of the Snoqualmie River, 1.6 miles past the big cement bridge over the river. On your left, there's a yellow gate. Park, or blow up the gate. Hike or drive up the road, respectively. After a bit, you'll run into 'the CCC road' and follow it for 1/4 mile easterly.. and then turn up the hill again. Being there: Nice just now, salmonberry blossoms out, promised gloriously sunny days.. hmm. Snow was at 3000' (and up) and -very- slushy. Deep, snowshoes were good to have, woulda really been icky without em. Promised days turning to glop we couldn't see in and legs turning to glop we couldn't walk on, we turned back at the saddle at 4000'. Nice view to the North from there, great around the valley views, up the Pratt valley to Granite Mt., etc etc, starting at around 3000'. Advantage of hiking on closed roads and wide trails: you can hike next to your sweetie holdin' hands. Good long hike, worth checking out. Nice waterfalls by the road. Bet the views from the top are quite nice. -Navigator in Chief, Elanthian Ranger Corps