First time to Goat Rocks and it was fantastic. Solo mid-week after Labor Day during a heat wave. No crowds, no bugs, no heat, relatively easy grades, well-maintained trails, and plenty of of water flowing everywhere. Camped at Jordan Basin and on Snowberry Creek at 97 cutoff to Cispus. Day hiked to Cispus Basin and Pass which is a must-see. Should’ve done Old Snowy also in hindsight. I’ll be back with my teen boys next year.
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Great maintained trail. We did share it with a group of cowboys on their horses who camped a bit further up, it was really special to see this way of experiencing the wilderness up there. We started at the Berry Patch TH and then went up to Old Snowy, it really is a spectacular view from up there. You can see Mt Rainier in all its glory. We then headed to Goat Lake for lunch, a few groups were there enjoying the lake too, some swam, a few were camping as well. We headed up to Hawkeye Point (well some of us) and then came down to take the 5 mile descent back to the TH. Overall a really gorgeous day with amazing views toward Mt Adams and also St Helens in the distance.
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My 2nd hike this year. 5 days, 4 nights. 2 different base camps. Still learning to use Gaia.
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The 1st 1.5 miles, you’re mostly hiking a trail, after 1.5 miles, you’re mostly hiking on snow.
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The hike to Shoe Lake is on the PCT and is deeply rutted at the beginning especially the switchbacks. There is camping near by Ginnette Lake (mosquitoes in season). If you want to get off the PCT though I don’t know why you would, there is a trail that will take you by Hell Lake and on to Twin Peaks, elevation 5843. But continue on the PCT 3.4 miles and traverse a narrow rocky trail to Hogback Mt. Views are gorgeous. After a short climb descend the PCT until you reach a sign for Shoe Lake. Go left (rather than continuing on the PCT ) 1.6 miles to the lake. No camping permitted at the lake. The green trail map will show a loop around the lake but it takes you away from the lake and result in a somewhat steep climb back to the PCT. The old loop around the lake has been re-vegetated so return the way you came. You will share the trail with day, section and through hikers along with the occasional horse/mule packers.
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Great hike! Bugs were absolutely terrible so we had to speed through most of the sections. I think I’m the future I’ll do this hike later on in the season to avoid the biting flies.
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Did Goat Lake Loop trail and up to the lookout. Total mileage about 15. Gorgeous hike with amazing views and many smaller waterfalls.
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Great section! Adams Wilderness and Goat Rocks are the highlights, especially Cispus Pass, Upper Snowgrass Flats, Old Snowy, and the Knife Edge. Six days, five nights.
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great views in all directions. great flowers up top. nice trail.
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Great “burner” to Nannie Peak. July is prime mosquito season and within 30 seconds of standing still I was covered with those things. I intended to continue along Nanny Ridge to Sheep Lake but I very quickly got tired of the bugs. Dog loved the 5 miles we did. Take water as there isn’t anything clean to drink on the trail. There are several options if you are looking for a longer hike
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Start of the hike was tough. No real trail, relied heavily on gps and sense of direction. Fortunately there were a few marked trees that I used to guide myself to the “trail” once I crossed the creek. After that it was a straight shot to the waterfall
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You are drowned in amazing views throughout this entire hike. Treat it as a long day hike, or make it an overnight like we did and camp at Goat Lake with the whistlepigs....they offer endless entertainment. Bring your food into your tent at night, or they will get into it.
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Beautiful hike. Some wildflowers are popping out. I can tell there’s a ton to come. Went out 6/1/19. Still a lot of snow from about mile 2.
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