Northwest Hiking

If you’re located in the Eatonville/Puyallup area, you are no further than 15-45 minutes away from some of the best hiking and views around.  With gas prices being so high, this is the perfect moderate to strenuous hike without breaking your gas budget while doing it.

After arriving at Pack Forest, park out by the road, then start your ascent to Hugo Peak.  The trail is located 15 feet from the parking area, so it’s hard to miss.  It crosses several access roads before climbing steeply into the foothills.  Halfway up offers you several wonderful views of the south sound, including views of the Olympic Mountains on a clear day.  The hike itself is about 4 miles round trip, and takes about 2 hours to complete if you keep up a good pace.  The last 1/4 mile to the top is on an access road, and at the top of Hugo Peak you can sign a guest book.  There are few views at the top due to large stands of trees, but there is a small opening that offers you a limited glimpse of the sound.  Overall it is a good hike if you are looking for a workout and don’t mind not having a great view at the top.  There are several other vantage points offering views from the trail, too, however.

Directions:
From hwy 7 continue south past Eatonville towards Elbe.
Pack forest is located to your left and parking is right out front before you reach the gate.

More information @:
http://www.packforest.org

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