Gifford Pinchot National Forest Foggy Flats Hike Hike 27
Length: 10 Miles round trip Elevation Change: 1400' Elevation Season: Mid-Summer thru Fall Difficulty: Challenging Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features:
This hike begins off Forest Road #2329-083,
which is just off FR #2329. The trail begins
in a large parking area at Muddy Meadows.
The trail is heavily used by horses but
motorized vehicles are prohibited.
In season this hike is very floral. And
in season it can be very muddy... thus
the name. Oh, before I forget, in season
you can be considered dinner by the local
wildlife.... MOSQUITOS!!!
Now, back to the hike. The trail climbs
gently across Muddy Meadows and at about
a mile it begins to show evidence of a
little more steepness. The hike never
gets really steep, but always gains
elevation on its way to Foggy Flats.
Much of the first 3 miles of the
hike is in heavily forested areas.
At about 2.7 miles the trail crosses
the Pacific Crest Trail #2000. After
that junction the trail becomes less
used, but never hard to follow. The
wildflowers become more common as the
trail enters more open areas. You
will hike beside a sizeable creek along
this part of the trail.
At 4 miles the trail connects with
High Line Trail #114. Take the left
option and follow Trail #114 to open
flat areas referred to as Foggy Flats.
The day I hiked this trail it was very
foggy at Foggy Flats. However, the
clouds did part for just a moment
allowing me an opportunity to get a
few great shots of Mt Adams which are
included in this program.
A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
