Later on in the year there is a visable trail to this peak but after 600 vertical feet of gain we lost the trail and made our way to the top by going over the top of Round Mtn and staying on Nason Ridge. Beneath the lookout the trail reappears and we were on it to the summit. The lookout is staffed in the summer but today had two goats serving as sentries. They were curious about us and after initially gamboling away they reappeared. The rain stayed on the west side of the mountains which followed our line of reasoning on choosing this peak. On the descent we happened upon a cluster of Snowbank False Morels outcropping in their characteristic location next to a snowbank. It was an enjoyable outing with great scouting views across the valley to DirtyFace Peak.
Thanks for the report Mike. I have grown an appreciation for the Lake Wenatchee area in my recent visits. Was there much snow on the trail? Were you capable of viewing Lake Wenatchee at the top ,and is this hike worthy of a must-do rank? Thanks.
The hike is five miles to the lookout and four miles of that were on snow. It has commanding views of Lake Wenatchee. Directions for this popular hike are in the Spring/Manning book for the Glacier Peak Region. If it is staffed this summer it would be a fun outing as the ranger could show you around the lookout. There is an aluminum ladder in place which allows you access to the roof. You can inspect the well used lightning rods. They have an unusual composition to them. It didn't seem as if they were metal but perhaps a hardened graphite material. Anyone out there know what they might be composed of?
lightening rods are copper, but after a long weathering period they turn a charcoal black color. they also start out pointed at the end, but after a strike they usually turn into a ball or blunt shape..
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