6 miles of hiking • 3250' elevation gain •
My buddy Larry finally had a kid free weekend and the weather / conditions seemed right for a trip to the Oly's !!!! Larry has done some hiking, but he has never truly climbed a mountain. I figured this one would be a great introduction into the alpine world. The views were killer as always and the goats were out in full force. Had another standoff with one near the summit. Quick conditions update: The log that was blocking the road to the upper trail head has been removed and most vehicles were able to make it to the upper lot by the end of the day. There is still one small patch of snow on the road, but it is melting fast. Trucks or SUV's should have no problem. The chute is also getting thin in places. Be sure to pay careful attention to the conditions on your way up, so that you can make the right decisions on your way back down. The typical waterfall points might be exposed in a weeks time. So get up there while you can.
