Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Dirty Harry's Balcony

Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley January Hikes - Dirty Harry's Balcony

Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.

  • Sun, Jan 25, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
  • Pace: 1.8-2.2 mph
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.*** 

This is another great short steep hike.  We'll keep the group together and shoot for a moderaate pace, but stop for pictures  as necessary.  We'll stop at th balconey for a break/early lunch.

A Discover Pass is required.   You must carry Microspikes!

We'll meet at the trailhead at 8:45am and plan to be on trail by 9:00am

Route/Place

Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony



  • Green Trails Bandera No. 206

    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX

    Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials PLUS microspikes; trekking poles recommended

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