Near Windy Joe Lookout
View of the interior of Manning Park from Windy Joe lookout.

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Windy Joe Lookout

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Short climb to the popular Windy Joe lookout point
1.5
mi
Distance
907
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.5mi
Distance
907ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
5,993ft
High Point
5,085ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the Pacific Crest Trail, climb on a wide access road to the summit of Windy Joe. The trail is a modest slope with several switchbacks and eventually one arrives at a small hut at the summit. Looking out towards the park (mostly west and north), the hiker sees good views of the mountainous interior of Manning Park. There is a pit toilet near the summit.

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