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Apr 11 2021
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
McDonald MountainVolcano, WA
McDonald Mountain
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Apr 11 2021
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking8.44 Miles 2,742 AEG
Hiking8.44 Miles   3 Hrs   38 Mns   2.45 mph
2,742 ft AEG      11 Mns Break
 
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We did this hike almost 7 years ago to the day. The views weren't quite as good this time around and there was still a lot of snow which was a surprise. Still, there were views to be had and weather was sunny. Maybe 10 or so cars at the trailhead when we arrived and while we saw several people and dogs on the trail, it didn't feel crowded. The last 2 miles or so to the radio tower are completely snow covered. It was hard, packed down snow and the majority of it was in the shade so it was do-able in just boots. A little slippery coming down but again not too bad. As we got close to the radio tower we could hear several louds bangs and couldn't figure out if somebody was shooting something or what. Turns out it was snow and ice falling from the radio tower onto the metal roof of the building just below the tower. Made for some loud noises but with the sun out today it might be all gone by tomorrow. No views of the Olympics from the tower today. We didn't continue past the radio tower today in search of Rainier views but will come back again.
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May 13 2020
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45 female
 Joined Jan 18 2011
 In the Wild
McDonald MountainVolcano, WA
McDonald Mountain
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar May 13 2020
Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447
Hiking9.00 Miles 2,727 AEG
Hiking9.00 Miles
2,727 ft AEG
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68 male
 Joined Feb 10 2008
 Kent,wa
McDonald MountainVolcano, WA
McDonald Mountain
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar May 11 2020
fdv75 • Triplogs 245
Hiking10.63 Miles 2,797 AEG
Hiking10.63 Miles   3 Hrs   32 Mns   3.29 mph
2,797 ft AEG      18 Mns Break
 
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The Bench on McDonald Mt.
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Apr 13 2014
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
McDonald MountainVolcano, WA
McDonald Mountain
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Apr 13 2014
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking8.88 Miles 2,727 AEG
Hiking8.88 Miles   4 Hrs   17 Mns   2.07 mph
2,727 ft AEG
 
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With a forecast for warm, sunny skies we headed out to try this close to town hike that promised great views. As others have mentioned, the first part of the trail is rough as the old logging road was torn up several times but after about 1.5 miles it becomes your typical logging road. Rocky but wide enough to walk side by side if you're so inclined. Great views start at the first clear cut area. Continuing up to radio tower provides more views. From the radio tower if you continue up along the logging road, you'll be rewarded with great views of Mt. Rainier if you take a few steps off the road just as it starts descending (N47 20.017, W121 51.441).
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average hiking speed 2.26 mph

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