Fagin's Hike of the Week- Mt. McDonald

Updated: Tuesday April 21, 2015.

Snowfree hike near Kent, Mt. McDonald or on some maps Point McDonald.

View of Mt. Rainier from top @ Dennis Long

Road walk

 Coltsfoot flower starting to bloom

Michael looking at the Olympics @ Dennis Long

Driving directions: From junction of Highway 18 and and Highway 169 take Highway 169 (Maple valley Highway) south 2.7 miles to Kent-Kangley Road and turn left (east). Then go 6.7 miles on this road. Then park on right next to Blue DNR gated road (do not block gate) and park here. Sign will say: SE Kent-Kangley Road and 346th SE.

Trail stats: 4.1 miles one way elevation gain is about 2500 feet and top is at 3300 feet. Follow main road to the top.

Park car near here

Park near this gate this is where you start

We took the area marked "gate" the north most entrance and hiked to "radio tower."

Directions are the best estimates that we have so please bring map and compass and or GPS.


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