If the journey and the scenery are equally important as the activation, this is the summit for you. At about 4 miles, one-way and a modest 2650' of gain to a summit elevation of 3835', this summit offers a 360 degree view of the Columbia River and Chelan area.
This summit is located in the Chelan, WA. Best access is by trail for best and varied views. There is also an access road to maintain the cell towers located on this site, which is a single lane unpaved, narrow, rocky road with drop offs used by maintenance personnel, hang glider folks and tourists.
The trail will take you to the high point and coordinates where the microwave towers are located which have not been a problem with multiple activations, while the road will take you about 0.2 miles SW in the vicinity of take off area for the hang gliders.
Best done in spring when the hills are green and flowered before it turns brown due to exposure and lack of trees. EWA, so watch out for snakes.
Permits: Trail Parking = none Road Parking on top or on road = Discovery Pass [WDFW]
Directions: TH parking lot located at the end of East Iowa St, not East Iowa Lane, where you will find a gravel parking lot with kiosk as you just leave the residential area.at the inetersection with a gravel road. TH is up jeep road across from parking area. Look for signs several feet off the ground pointing to trail. You will go from jeep trail to trail to jeep trail to final trail taking you up to the top.
For road access turn on to Chelan Butte Road.
NOTE: TH and road access are in different locations about 1.5 miles apart and accessed differently.
As in all cases, recommended that the site be google earthed for a clear understanding of where the sites are located along with the coordinate location.
First activated by WT0F June 2013
