Hex Mountain

The trail starts just a little up the road north of the turnout located right by the Kittitas County Fire Station. The first 0.5 of the trail is over logging/fire roads and is an easy warm up, although steep. The "hiking" portion of the trail is marked by a sign just off the road around as you round one of the bends. There are many down, burnt out trees over the trail that you either have to make your way around or over at times, but are easily managed. Along the way, there are many wildflowers (at least in the spring), and great views of the lake below. At the top fifth of the trail you are in a forest with large and tall trees, which is a great contrast to the lower part of the trail. The summit of the mountain is a peak that juts out abruptly, is treeless, yielding amazing views. The footing up the summit is very steep and loose, so ensure that you have good, solid shoes.