Clearwest Peak Trail - Hiking trail near Enumclaw, Washington, United States - Description
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| Name | Clearwest Peak Trail | |
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| Summary | Wonderful view of Mt. Rainier and surrounding area, including the West Fork White River Valley and floodplains. | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 1.6 miles / 2.6 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 915 feet / 279 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 4,725 feet / 1,440 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 5,640 feet / 1,719 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Mountain Views - Summit | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Enumclaw, Washington, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/trails/snrd/snrd_1181.htm | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
The trail leaves from the end of Road #7430 and follows the ridge to Clearwest Peak, elevation 5644 feet and site of an old lookout. From the lookout site is a beautiful view of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding country. This trail is in the Clearwater Wilderness. All wilderness regulations apply.
Drive east on State Highway 410 from Enumclaw 21.8 miles to West Fork Road #74. Turn right (south) onto West Fork Road #74 and follow 7.0 miles to #7430. Turn left (south) onto Road #7430 and follow 7.4 miles to end of road. Trailhead is on the left side of the road. Difficult turnaround at end of road. There are 10 parking spaces on the road shoulder.
| Latitude | 47.046279624 degrees / 47° 2.777' / 47° 2' 46.61" |
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| Longitude | -121.7096114159 degrees / -121° 42.577' / -121° 42' 34.60" |
| Created by Nick on 12/01/2007 |
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