High Rock Lookout Loop

Ashford Washington Off-Road Trails

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High Rock Lookout Loop - Ashford Washington Off-Road Trails

The broad vistas (in clear weather) across the southern Cascades are outstanding. But the grand prize is the hike through old-growth forest to High Rock fire lookout. It is perched on the heart-stopping brink of a 1,200-foot cliff that provides an inspiring view of Mt. Rainier, just 13 miles to the northeast. You may also see Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams, even Oregon’s Mt. Hood. Be sure to bring a Northwest Forest Pass so you can park at the trailhead. On a road that includes asphalt, graded gravel and native dirt. The hike to the lookout, which gains almost 1,400 feet, is strenuous, and the weather is often cool and wet.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Off-Highway Drives
Nearby City:	Ashford
Length:	21 total miles
Elevation Gain:	Minimal
Trail Type:	Point-to-point
Skill Level:	Easy
Duration:	1 - 3 hours, including hike to lookout
Other Uses:	Lookout, photography, hiking
Local Contacts:	Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Ranger District
Local Maps:	Washington Road & Recreation Atlas; Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Topo Map:	High Rock Lookout Loop Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Washington Byways Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Date of Trip: 7/1/2009
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Steep but not that long, wildflowers abundant, views at various overlooks…

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Weather Conditions

Important Message
Winter weather advisory in effect tonight. Winter storm watch from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
Tonight
Snow showers. Snow level 2000 feet. Snow accumulation of 5 to 10 inches...except locally near a foot in the convergence zone north of Stevens pass. West wind in the passes 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow or rain at times. Snow level 1500 feet. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower 30s. West wind in the passes 5 to 15 mph in the morning becoming easterly after noon.
Saturday Night
Snow or rain. Snow level 2000 to 3000 feet. Heavy snowfall accumulations of 8 to 12 inches possible. West wind in the passes 10 mph.