Did this one with Sarah. It was a great excuse to go for a motorcycle ride. There was a lot of snow on the ground even at the trail head.
EastKing - Mar 28, 2010 2:34 am Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2010
Consolation Prize!
Failed on another mountain so we settle for this mountain as a consolation prize. Not Vesper, Del Campo or Glacier Peak, but much better than the TV, or nothing. THe trail hit a good viewpoint, but we also hit another forested rock north of the trail just to make sure we hit the true summit. No view there though.
Finding the Trailhead is more challenging than the climb. Its unmarked in the parking lot across from the Monte Cristo entrance. I will say that there is one spot shortly into the hike where you can do some minor rock climbing which is good for beginners and young kids.
beaudaddy85 - Feb 13, 2010 11:45 pm Date Climbed: Feb 13, 2010
Not Bad on a clear day
Pretty much switchbacks through a mossy forest, with a decent elevation gain for only 1.2 miles. It was mixed snow today, so visibilty was limited, but you could tell that on a clear day the views would be pretty sweet. Good one to take the other half for a picnic, summit is pretty flat. You can see 4 structural bearing points of the old fire tower... nothin to get excited about though. I'd maybe do it again on a clear day if I was in the area and wanted to burn an hour...
Redwic - Oct 18, 2008 3:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2008
Enjoyable Short Hike!!!
My wife and I wanted to take a short hike in the Cascades, before the snow level drops to low elevations. Originally intending only to drive to the entrance of the Monte Cristo parking lot, we stumbled upon this nice, short hike across the road.
tcingrum - Feb 2, 2014 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Jan 25, 2014
Barlow quickyHoping for better views from a former lookout site but always good to get out in the woods.
kevinsa - Sep 17, 2012 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 1999
Barlow PointNice viewpoint when you're short on time.
Josh Lewis - Jan 13, 2011 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2010
Great BailoutWe did not make the climb we wanted, so one the way home we did Barlow Point to at least get some views for the way home.
gimpilator - Apr 18, 2010 10:10 pm Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2010
Short But FunDid this one with Sarah. It was a great excuse to go for a motorcycle ride. There was a lot of snow on the ground even at the trail head.
EastKing - Mar 28, 2010 2:34 am Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2010
Consolation Prize!Failed on another mountain so we settle for this mountain as a consolation prize. Not Vesper, Del Campo or Glacier Peak, but much better than the TV, or nothing. THe trail hit a good viewpoint, but we also hit another forested rock north of the trail just to make sure we hit the true summit. No view there though.
SouthernYokel - Mar 6, 2010 5:13 pm
The Search is On...Finding the Trailhead is more challenging than the climb. Its unmarked in the parking lot across from the Monte Cristo entrance. I will say that there is one spot shortly into the hike where you can do some minor rock climbing which is good for beginners and young kids.
beaudaddy85 - Feb 13, 2010 11:45 pm Date Climbed: Feb 13, 2010
Not Bad on a clear dayPretty much switchbacks through a mossy forest, with a decent elevation gain for only 1.2 miles. It was mixed snow today, so visibilty was limited, but you could tell that on a clear day the views would be pretty sweet. Good one to take the other half for a picnic, summit is pretty flat. You can see 4 structural bearing points of the old fire tower... nothin to get excited about though. I'd maybe do it again on a clear day if I was in the area and wanted to burn an hour...
Redwic - Oct 18, 2008 3:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2008
Enjoyable Short Hike!!!My wife and I wanted to take a short hike in the Cascades, before the snow level drops to low elevations. Originally intending only to drive to the entrance of the Monte Cristo parking lot, we stumbled upon this nice, short hike across the road.
Great views from the summit.