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Goode Ridge Trail
The ascent over Goode Ridge is an excellent challenge for hikers who want extraordinary views that are a little off the beaten track.
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Goode Ridge Trail Details
The ascent over Goode Ridge is an excellent challenge for hikers who want extraordinary views that are a little off the beaten track. The trail climbs and climbs, setting off along the southern side of the ridge and ascending toward the first views into Bridge Creek Valley. The ascent continues, settling into a series of switchbacks as the surrounding forest begins to thin and give way to more views before quietly disappearing back into a dense hemlock grove. From here, it isn't long before the trail cuts back out to the spine of the ridge and heads south, where it ends amidst spectacular vistas of McGregor Mountain, Park and Bridge Creek drainages, and Glacier Peak. At 6,600 feet, the trail to the ridge was developed for the construction of a Lookout Tower that now lies in ruins, defeated by time and the elements. Camping is not permitted on Goode Ridge. Find the signed trailhead via the Old Wagon Trail, via Park Creek Pass or the Cascade Pass Trail via the Upper Stehekin Valley Trail.
Difficulty
High
Distance
10 miles
Estimated time
15 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Goode Ridge Trail
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3.2 mi away
Old Wagon Trail (Pacific Crest Trail)
The Old Wagon Trail is a section of the Pacific Crest Scenic Trail that stretches between Stehekin and Bridge Creek.
3.2 mi away
McGregor Mountain Trail
The especially rugged climb to the summit of McGregor Mountain is worth every second for the expansive views.
4.1 mi away
Agnes Gorge
Agnes Gorge Trail is an easy Stehekin day hike, and is known for the incredible profusion of wildflowers that bloom here in spring and summer.
4.1 mi away
Howard Lake Trail
This popular Stehekin Valley day hike exchanges a little rough terrain and a few short, steep climbs for access to a tranquil mountain lake.
