Road to Zion

Road to Zion:

Mount Zion Hike

March 8, 2015

Sunday done right, cheers to another summit. The snow covered Mount Townsend sits in the background.

This hike has been on my to-do list since January. I try to get to the Olympics at least once a week, and knew this hike was going to be worth it. It was one of the busier hikes that I have seen in the Olympics, but I know why. The hike is not to challenging and there are several different approaches to the summit.  My health was not the best when doing this hike, but I still make it to the true summit, but this was pretty lack luster. I did not bother to take any photos of the true summit, it is surrounded by trees with peak-a-boo views. If you continue down the trail-towards the Deadfall Trail, you can find a better lookout of Mount Townsend and other surrounding mountains. Apparently, there was once a Fire Lookout in this location. 

The hike is a pretty one, with lots of views through out the hike. Little viewpoints keep the hiker going and the hike is not to challenging. I believe it took us 4 hours round trip, because of our numerous stops to take in the scenery and our 30-40 minute break at the lookout. How can you not enjoy such beauty?

One of my partners in crime, Ana Bailey, at one of the various viewpoints on Mount Zion.

We have been spoiled this winter in Washington, with days that reach the mid-60s and barely any snow on the trails. Life has been good.  

Until the next adventure.

Enjoying a Rainier  after a wonderful hike.