KUOW Hike of the Week Kelly Butte

Updated Tuesday 9-25-2012
Visit a restored Lookout that has great views of Mt. Rainier on a clear day. The old lookout is called Kelly Butte and is located off of Hwy 410.Thanks Dennis Long for photosPhoto below was taken in summer view from top of Mt. Rainier
Check out Green Trails Maps for directions. Map for this week's trip is 238 & 239 . Click link below for complete list of maps.http:// http://greentrailsmaps.com/maps/index_Map_wa/


Photo below is hiker on her way to the LookoutPhoto below is lookout
Photo below is inside lookout
Driving Directions: From State Route 410 drive 2.3 miles east of the town of Greenwater and turn onto Forest Service (FS) road 70 and drive 8.5 miles east to FS 7030. Turn left onto FS 7030 and follow it 8.2 miles and park here and then walk about 0.75 miles to trailhead.
Trail Stats: 2.6 miles round trip with about a 900 foot elevation gain.Bring map-compass-GPS as our directions are the best estimates.