Gifford Pinchot National Forest Hat Rock Overlook Hike Hike 80 Length: 7 Mile Round Trip Elevation Change: 1800' Elevation Cumulative gain Season: Mid-Summer thru Fall Difficulty:   Challenging Permit:   NW Forest Pass Required Please be advised that this hike is not accessable, because the access road is washed out as of the spring of 2009. Features: The Hike to the Hat Rock Overlook via Snagtooth Ridge trail begins along Forest Road #9341. The trail starts climbing rather modestly, but within a quarter mile it becomes extremely steep. Most of this hike occurs within dense forest with occasional yet outstanding viewpoints. At about 3/4 miles the trail passes over the crest of Snagtooth ridge and there is an outstanding viewpoint for your pleasure. The trail continues to climb vigorously as it makes its way over the northeast side of Snagtooth. There are occasional views of the surrounding Dark Divide and Mt. Adams to the east. At about 2 miles the trail joins the Boundary Trail #1. At this point, turn right and follow Trail #1 uphill along the western flank of Hat Rock. Within a half mile the tail comes out on a large cliffy area which is the goal of this hike. This cliff area provides our standing views to the west. If you hike east along the Boundary Trail for another half mile, you will be treated to outstanding vistas of Mt. Adams, Juniper Ridge, and Mt. Rainier to the north. A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest All for the love of hiking!