Heybrook Lookout

Hi everyone!

Today I hiked up to Heybrook Lookout. I only had a few hours to fit a hike in so this was the perfect place. It is fairly steep but definitely worth it. When we got pulled into the parking area there were about 4 other vehicles. We only ran into 2 couples on the way up. You gain about 850 ft in a little over a mile. Once you get to the lookout you have an amazing view. You can see Mount Baring, Mount Index, Bridal Veil Falls and the Skykomish river valley. There are 7 sets of stairs you climb once you get to the top of the look out. Its a great place for photos or lunch. Since we were making it a quick trip we just had a snack of granola bars at the top. The way down is so easy after your trip up. I ran most of the way but you have to be careful of roots and rocks. My husband is a trail runner. He was using the trail for training. He went up and back 3 times in our one trip up and back. It a great training trail for elevation. The hike is a little over two miles round trip. No snow on this trail today.