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Hike Length: |
13 miles round trip |
Elev. Change: |
2700' gain |
Hike Difficulty: |
Difficult |
Type of Hike: |
In and Out |
Season: |
Mid-Summer thru Fall |
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Trail Numbers: |
#98, 2000 |
Trail Condition: |
Good |
Trail Access: |
Excellent |
Trail Signage: |
Good |
Features: |
Views, Wildflowers, Lake |
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Pet Friendly: |
Yes |
Useage: |
Moderate |
Permit: |
NW FP NOT Required |
Horses: |
Yes |
Mtn Bikes: |
No |
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Summary:
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The Hike to Sheep Lake via Nannie Ridge begins just east of the
campground at Walupt Lake. The trail is very steep at first and
gains about 2000' in the first 2 miles. Most of the first 2
miles is in dense forest with very few views.
At about 2 miles the trail passes over the crest of a spur
ridge of Nannie Ridge and one can hike directly to the top
of Nannie Peak from this point. However, you continue to
follow Trail #98 to go to Sheep Lake or the junction to the
Pacific Crest Trail #2000.
After Sheep Lake, follow the Pacific Crest Trail on toward
Cispus Pass. This section of the hike is especially floral
in season. The trail climbs steadily below the ridge on
your right as you come over a saddle still a mile or so from
Cispus Pass. Here you have magnificent views of the highest
Peak of the Goat Rocks, Mount Gilbert, over 8000' above sea
level.
The trail switches sides of the ridge and continues on toward
Cispus Pass. In season the entire distance from Sheep Lake to
Cispus Pass is a floral paradise. And if you are lucky, you
will be privileged to view numerous mountain goats.
Upon reaching Cispus Pass, you will have excellent views north
toward Mt Ives. At this point, it is time to turn around and
head back to the trail head where you began this adventure.
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The following images are random samples of the wildflowers found in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Mouseover image to view flower name, and click on image to jump to flower guide.
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Directions:
From I-5 junction with US Hwy 12
Travel east on US Hwy 12 for about 48 miles to Randle.
From Randle travel east on US Hwy 12 for about 13.3 miles to the junction with
Forest Road 21. Turn right (south) onto FR21 and follow it uphill for about 5 miles.
At this point you will see Forest Road 2110 on your left, which is the road to the
Glacier Lake trailhead, but you continue straight ahead on FR21. In another 8.1 miles
you will come to the junction of Forest Road 2150, which is the road to the Berry Patch
trailhead and many hikes in the heart of the Goat Rock Wilderness. Nevertheless, you
continue straight ahead on FR21 for another 2.9 miles. Here you will come to the
junction of Forest Road 2160. Bear left onto FR2160 and follow it across the creek
and up a steep hill for another 5.2 miles to Walupt Lake. There is a campground on
the northwest shore of the lake, and the trailheads are at the far east end.
Click on the link below to see a map taking you to the trailhead.
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A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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