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Trail starts in asecond growth forest, with heavy undergrowthof salal, rhododendrons and vine maple. As thetrail switchbacks, it crosses an old Cat track thatgoes straight up the hill. It crosses the Cat trackoff and on, finally following it entirely makingthe climb a bit steeper. The trail enters denseforest and veers away from the Cat track,becoming a more gradual grade through a standof western hemlock. Beyond a logged area, thepath goes back into forest and either follows theridge or traverses to one side. The trail thenapproaches a cave or hole beside the trail that looks straight down. Be alert and use caution.Presently, the trail comes out of the forest onto theridge top and ends where a fire lookout towerformerly stood. Small parking area. There is notoilet nor water available at trailhead This trail leads to the top of theridge through a second growth forest ofDouglas-fir Hiking, wildflower viewing(known for rhododendrons) and scenic views of thesurrounding mountains: Mt. Washington and Mt.Pershing; the Sawtooth Range consisting of Mt.Cruiser, Mt. Skokomish and Mt. Stone; TheBrothers, and in a gap between Lena and TheBrothers, a rounded peak with a snowfield Mt.Deception and a steep peak – Mt. Mystery. Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
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