Kachess Beacon Trail
The Kachess Beacon Lookout has excellent views all the way to Mount Rainier. This is a great hike to earn memorable views without needing to hike for miles and miles. At 9.0 km, it’s generally doable for intermediate hikers. Expect moderate traffic on this route.
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Route Description for Kachess Beacon Trail
The Kachess Beacon Lookout is gorgeous, with views that extend all the way to Mount Rainier. The hike there isn’t too long or strenuous, but you’ll still feel like you earned your panoramas. There is also a small waterfall a few hundred yards from the trailhead that’s definitely worth a side trip.
Beginning from the trailhead, take the trail that turns sharply left, leading you uphill. The elevation gain is fairly gradual as you make your way up the slope. The trail forks and you’ll want to stay right. There’s a waterfall ahead where the trail draws closer to the creek. Hike along the creek and then follow the route as it curves away to the left for another stretch of climbing.
At the lookout, get comfy and enjoy the view before retracing your steps back to the trailhead.
Insider Hints for Kachess Beacon Trail
- The trailhead for this hike only has enough parking for about 10 cars and there isn’t viable overflow parking. We recommend arriving early.
Getting to the Kachess Beacon Trail Trailhead
The trailhead for Kachess Beacon Trail is off spur road 4818-101. There is limited parking here.
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