Trip

Day Hike - Dirty Harry's Balcony

Join us for a steady pace up to Dirty Harry’s Balcony! Get a good morning workout, plus marvel at the beauty of this former (early 1940s) "inaccessible" logging site by Harry Gault, the impressive boulders along the way (some with climbing routes), and the DNR and WTA trail work. Weather permitting, we will be rewarded by a great overlook of Mount Kent, McClellan Butte, and Mount Washington.

Info: COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

Sat, Feb 20, 2021
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 4.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,978 ft
High Point Elevation: 2,593 ft
Pace: 1.5-2mph, hike as a group

Availability: 6 (6 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 2 (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

7:45 for introductions and briefing, 8:00 AM boots on trail

Dirty Harry’s Trailhead, Discover Pass Required

From I-90 EB take Exit 38 toward the Fire Training Academy. After exiting, head right at the stop sign and drive 1.8 miles. The road comes to a junction. Turn left to go underneath the freeway and you will see the parking lot ahead of you with a trailhead sign and a restroom.

Leader's notes

We will follow all Mountaineers Protocols. Bring a face mask and hand sanitizer. We'll wear face masks for most of the hike.

We will hike at a steady conversational pace of 1.5-2mph with some breaks for clothing adjustments. Most importantly, we will hike as a group.

Route/Place

Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Bandera No. 206
Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174S
See full route/place details.