These photos were taken in July several years ago. However my friend was just out there last week and you can drive to the trailhead and just a few snow patches on the trail. Flowers are starting to come out as well. Thanks to Dennis Long for photos.
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| Bear grass (or have seen beargrass spelling) and view of Mt. Rainier @ Dennis Long |
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| The Lookout @ Dennis Long |
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| The start and view of Kelly Butte @ Dennis Long |
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| Paintbrush @ Dennis Long |
At 11.9 miles, come to a T and turn left, staying on unsigned 7030. (A right turn will take you toward Colhoquon and Pyramid Peak and PCT trailheads.) The rest of 7030 has a couple of steep sections and falling rock areas. At 12.4 miles go straight, not right and uphill.
At 13.1 miles turn right. At this time there is a sign that indicates that the road to the right is 7030; the road straight ahead is signed 7032. Pass side roads at 13.6 and 14.1 miles. The rough road to the Kelly Butte “trailhead” is on your left at 14.4 miles from Highway 410.
Trail Stats: 3.4 miles roundtrip and 1100 foot gain to top at 5409 feet
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