May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Cedar Butte (Olallie State Park)

Meet at 5:00 pm at Cedar Butte trailhead ready to hike. We will do introductions, review pacing and trail conditions, discuss group goals, and start hiking soon after.

From I-90 at the east end of North Bend, take Exit 32 (436th Ave SE) and head south on 436th Ave SE, which becomes Cedar Falls Road SE. About 3.5 miles from I-90, pass the parking area for Rattlesnake Lake and soon turn left into the parking area for the Cedar Falls Trailhead (Iron Horse State Park.) Restrooms available at trailhead. Discover Pass required.

This is an relastively less-intensive hike in the Cascade foothills of ~4 miles with 950 ft of elevation gain. The route starts on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly Iron Horse/John Wayne Trail) then climbs up the side of Cedar Butte through a nice forest of moss covered vine maple and cedar trees.

We will hike as a group at ~1.5-2.0 mph. Will stop for clothing adjustments as needed, and enjoy the view for ~15 minutes at the summit. Should be about 2 1/2 hours from start to finish.