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Hike Length: 14.2 miles round trip
Elev. Change: 3630' gain
Hike Difficulty: Very Difficult
Type of Hike: In and Out
Season: Mid-Summer thru Fall
Trail Numbers: #96, 2000
Trail Condition: Good
Trail Access: Very Good
Trail Signage: Good
Features: Views, Wildflowers, Mt. Goats
Pet Friendly: Not really
Useage: Heavy
Permit: NW FP Required
Horses: Not to summit
Mtn Bikes: No

Summary:
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This is one of the most popular hikes in the Goat Rocks and after you've completed this journey, you will know why.

This hike begins at the same trail head as the Snowgrass Flats hike and follows the same trail to Snowgrass Flats. Then you follow the cut-off trail that takes you to the Pacific Crest Trail above Snowgrass Flats.

Upon reaching the PCT, you follow it north until you reach the pass on the northwest flank of Old Snowy itself. From there you follow a users trail to the top.

You are likely to encounter a lot of other ambitous hikers, but this should not destract from the awesome beauty around you. If you can hike this in mid July to early August you will be treated to incredible floral displays with a few not so friendly insects who attempt to distract you for the beauty of your surroundings.


The following images are random samples of the wildflowers found in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Mouseover image to view flower name, and click on image to jump to flower guide.

Directions:

From I-5 junction with US Hwy 12
Travel east on US Hwy 12 for about 48 miles to Randle. From Randle travel east on US Hwy 12 for about 13.3 miles to the junction with Forest Road 21. Turn right (south) onto FR21 and follow it uphill for about 5 miles. At this point you will see Forest Road 2110 on your left, which is the road to the Glacier Lake trailhead, but you continue straight ahead on FR21. In another 8.1 miles you will come to the junction of Forest Road 2150. Bear left onto FR2150 and follow it about 3 miles and you will pass the junction on your left which leads to the Chamber Lake campground. Continue ahead just a short distance, and you will come to a spur road on your right. This is the entrance to what is referred to as the Snowgrass Flats trailhead. This hike and many more begin here.


Click on the link below to see a map taking you to the trailhead.

Map Directions


Vicinity Map


To contact the Gifford Pinchot NF for current information: Click Here.



A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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