Trip
Day Hike - Grassy Knoll
Late spring/ early summer wildflower hike to Grassy Knoll, with expansive views and option to extend hike on Big Huckleberry trail
- 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.
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 4, 2016
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature, Photography, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,050 ft
- 5 (5 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
8:30-8:45am Grassy Knoll trailhead.
Directions: From Stevenson, head east on SR-14 for 3 miles (6 miles from Bridge of the Gods) turning left (N) onto Wind River Road. Proceed 4.1 miles and turn right just after Wind River Bridge onto Bear Creek Road. Follow this paved road then becoming gravel FR-6808 at 3.6 miles, and continue for additional 7.1 miles to unsigned junction. Turn left on FR-68, coming to another junction at 2.1 miles at Triangle Pass. Bear right (road 511) immediately to reach trailhead (elev 2800').
Minimum 3 persons for trip to go.
Bring lunch, 10-essentials, rain gear just in case. Cameras and wildflower guides recommended during bloom season.
We'll hike approx 6 miles rt including Grassy Knoll and beyond on a section of Big Huckleberry trail.
Plant list at: http://www.wnps.org/plant_lists/counties/skamania/documents/GrassyKnollfixed.pdf
Grassy Knoll
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Green Trails Wind River No. 397
Green Trails Willard No. 398 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter