Length: 11 Miles round trip
Elevation Change: 4000' Elevation gain / 200' loss
Season: Mid-summer thru Mid-Fall
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Permit: NW Forest Pass Required
Features:
This hike uses the same trail head as the hike to Tatoosh Lakes. You begin
the climb off Forest Road 5270, and in the first 2.5 miles you gain almost
3000'. Then the trail breaks out into more open areas and at 3 miles you
come to the junction to Tatoosh Lakes.
In season you will be treated to outstanding wildflower displays, and in
every season you will be treated to incredible vistas. After the junction
to Tatoosh Lakes the trail parallels the ridge line for the next 2 miles.
Just a few feet before the trail crosses over the saddle of Tatoosh Ridge,
Trail #161A to the summit veers off to the left. The trail then switchbacks
its way up the ridge line to the top of Tatoosh Ridge. From the summit
you are overwhelmed with vistas of Mt Rainier, Mt Adams, Mt St Helens and
the nearby Goat Rock Wilderness mountains.
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