Beautiful hike! I have always wondered what the top of this rock looked like. You can only tell so much from the road.. once you reach the top you realize just how large it is!! Some amazing views of Banks lake that not many see. If you’re doing it in the summer months be sure to pack water!

Started around 9:30 am and returned around 3:00pm. Took quite some photos under wonderful weather. Love the color of fall.

Since Northrop Canyon was not successful I still had to exercise the dog. We had done Steamboat Rock the day before and noticed, while on top, the beach below. Headed out from m the State Park and walked over to the day use area and then up the access road to the camp sites. There were unfriendly campers there so we headed away from them. Headed back towards the rock but on the beach. The dog did a bunch of swimming. It was so beautiful and the area is stunning. Lots of boats out with fishermen in them. We didn’t take the access road on the way back and explored the trails below the rock to get back to the park. On the way back is the only time we were warned by a young rattlesnake to pay attention the whole weekend. I love this area and will be back for spring wildflower season. The state park is a good place to stay. Be warned though. You have to pay to shower.

I love this hike. It’s challenging getting up to the flat plateau but rewarding once you get there. The challenging part is all the loose rock you have to walk on. Coming down is even more challenging. Up top. The views. Remarkable. 360 views. I did the loop hike to the right when you get to the split. I could have added more mileage but unsure of where the trail went to I decided not to explore. Next time I’ll come armed with a map. I would love to camp up top. Didn’t see any camp spots though. I will be back for spring flowers. The wheat grass is beautiful though. My dog looked like a wild animal hunting in the Serengeti running through the grass.