7 miles of hiking • 1750' elevation gain •
OK, now THIS is our favorite Forest Park hike. Amazing views (if you can forgive the power lines) of all three snowy peaks to the north as well as expansive views of the Columbia. Nice trail, fewer people and lots of open sunny trails. Not to mention the secret creek shrine, leave a pretty river pebble. Firelane 15 up and down to Firelane 12 right to Firelane 13 left to overlook, back to BPA road and steep down down down to Newton road right back up to Wildwood right to BPA road left and back to Skyline. Then a short road trek back to the car.
If it wasn't for the power lines the trail and views would not be there.... the gorgeous day didn't hurt either.
