Heybrook Lookout
Central Cascades
As of August 1st, 2026, Heybrook Lookout's trail is well-maintained and dry, though some reports describe it as steep with roots and rocks, making it challenging for beginners or young children. Parking was reported as packed on July 25th, but less so on a Friday mid-morning in late May. No restroom facilities are available, and hikers are reminded to pack out all trash and dog waste. Graffiti was noted near the lookout in late July, but some had been removed. The views from the lookout are considered worth the effort.
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Steep trail in some parts, but take your time and plan out your route and you should be fine. The tree covering blocked some of the rain, which was great with our group of 7 kids (5 - 7 years old).
Hiked this with an 8 year old and a dog on a Friday afternoon, got to the trailhead around 5:00 pm and caught very few people on the trail. The trail was a bit dusty but it was well maintained. There ...
One of my most favorite hikes in all of Washington. Weird, I know. There's not much to it. It's a quick two-miler with minimal elevation gain that barely gets the heart rate up before you ascend upon ...
Tough uphill mile for us, but worth the effort.
This hike while a quick elevation gain for the short hike is so worth it! The little water running over the trail was almost always in spots with rocks steps where the water could easily be stepped ov...
Easy hike for lazy day!
The trail was in really good condition. Short, steep hike with lots of roots and rocks but totally doable. Beautiful views. Look for historic I-blazes on trees on the way up. They were trail markers f...
First hike of the season, nice and short, but uphill switchbacks the entire way. Not too strenuous, but a little more of a workout than I was expecting! Got in at about 1030, parking (basically on the...
A short, steep but moderate trail in good condition to the tower. The stairs get you to the landing level below the actual watch tower, making it not quite an unobstructed view. Not the most scenic lo...
Trail in good condition. A little bit of water on trail, but not enough for my feet to get wet. A few flowers out but not many. Two or three bugs/bzzz, so not zero per se but closer to zero than “not ...
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