three corner rock (via PCT)
3.7 mi
Distance
1 hrs 51 min
Time
terrain
1,067 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy out and back trail to Three Corner Rock in Washington.
This trail goes by Rock Creek Pass.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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Great little hike, about 4 miles round trip. Took some boys with me and they loved it, especially climbing the rock. The day was perfect, gorgeous views of Mt St Helens and Mt. Hood. There was only one other set of people going up (and they left their doggy bag on the trail to “pick up later”... it wasn’t there on the way up 💩🥺). The drive up was nice, too... going past naked falls and dougan.
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Public Tracks
Three Corner Rock
This is a short out and back hike. I only tracked it one way, because I forgot to hit record when we started. When you get close, it’s a 9 mile +/- drive in on a gravel road. A car can certainly tackle it, but having a higher riding vehicle will let you see the potholes easier. The hike has beautiful views of Mt. Hood, Adams and Helens. However, this day there were no views. Low clouds and fog were there to greet us. We saw more people than we expected, but it wasn’t too bad. I imagine it was because it was one of the areas open during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trail Notes:
- Nice forested area with Hemlock, Vine Maple, etc.
- Trail is obvious and well maintained.
- Communication tower at end point.
- Indian Paintbrush and Beargrass in meadow at top.
- Beautiful views on a clear day.
CG-2090 Road to Three Corner Rock
Meandered, but didn't go to the summit. Just felt like getting out in the sun and exploring, counting this as a birthday hike since I can't get out tomorrow. Will go back and explore more when the trail is less slick and I don't have a dog with me and a one armed boyfriend to worry about falling off the cliff edges.
