Thorp Mtn

Thorp Mountain 1315.2

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Ranger's Report

Weather

Road Condition

Pass Cam

Distance:

0.4 mile one way (3.5 total)

Hiking Time:

15 min

Trailhead Elevation:

5300 ft

Elevation Gain:

550 ft

Season:

July - October

Difficulty:

Moderate

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Moderate

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Cle Elum Ranger District

Maps:

USGS Kachess Lake
Cle Elum Ranger District Map
Printable Topo Map

Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-90 East to Exit 80. At the Stop turn left. Continue for about 2.8 miles to the next Stop and turn left onto Highway 903. Follow the highway for 13.4 miles and turn left onto Thorp Creek Road #4308 (gravel road). In 3.2 miles turn right onto Road #4312 and follow it for about 1.4 mile to the gates at spur 121. Follow Thorp Creek Trail #1316 for 2.6 miles. Turn left onto Kachess Ridge Trail #1315, Thorp Mountain Trail #1315.2 is in 0.5 mile on the right.

Trailhead:

Water is at the spring about 0.2 mile north up Kachess Ridge Trail.

Trail:

September 25, 2000

Gradually climbing on the open slope the trail leads to a lookout . The lookout was build 70 years ago. This is the only one in the Cle Elum Ranger District that is still in use - Forest Service fire fighters are on duty here during the summer months. The lookout offers a very good view of the Mount Rainier, Kachess Lake, Thorp Lake , Chimney Rock , and Mineral Creek valley.