Mount Mitchell
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes to this destination:
- Mount Mitchell Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG) (TRAIL CLOSED)
- Mount Mitchell via Sugarloaf Trail Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.03090, -122.19305
- Elevation: 3926 feet
Description
Nestled between the North Siouxon Creek valley and Swift Reservoir is this lesser traveled gem in Southwest Washington. Mount Mitchell's exposed rocky butte is well known for its extraordinary view of the southern flank of Mount Saint Helens, but on a clear day it boasts views of Mount Adams, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, Silver Star Mountain and the Goat Rocks, as well. You can also see the entire profile of the Indian Heaven ridge, from Sawtooth Mountain to Red Mountain. Just south, you’re looking across the North Siouxon drainage to forested Huffman Peak, with Siouxon Peak farther long the ridge to your left. Farther south, Silver Star Mountain, Sturgeon Rock, and Larch Mountain can be seen as well as Green Lookout Mountain.
The former trailhead for Mount Mitchell is now off limits, and the peak can only be reached in two ways: (1) via a 3 1/2 mile hike from the Sugarloaf Trailhead; or (2) via a long journey up the North Fork Siouxon Creek from the North Siouxon Trailhead.
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