This would be our second time up, the first being about two years ago. the trail is unsigned at the base and not on the maps at the trail head.
To get there take exit 38 off I90 then turn right at the bottom of the exit and about 100 yards later take another right to the parking lot. You'll need that new ‘discover pass’ to park in the lot, or you can park on the road just outside the lot.
The trailhead is by the outhouse at the end of the parking lot. The initial trail is short, and leads to a gravel access road which in turn joins the John Wayne trail. At both junctions you'll want to bear right. Once on the John Wayne trail, look for an unmarked trail on your left. its about a tenth of a mile from the junction of the access road. This will take you on a fairly steep rocky trail which later joins an old logging road well on its way to going back to true trail status.
The WTA site covers the trail up to the Owl Look Out but there are better lunch spots further on. Unlike Mt Si, there are decent views periodically along the way.
This day was a great day for hiking, but not for picture taking. We got a late start and while the temperature was in the high 50's, perfect for hiking, it was a little gray and the light was flat.
The late start also prompted a turn around just shy of the summit. I had forgotten our head lamps and we had a turnaround time figured to get off the mountain with a suitable margin of safety before sunset.
The hike was followed by a beer and a burger at the brew pub. The world series was on and formed a nice conclusion to the day.
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