Viewpoint · Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area
Dirty Harry's Balcony
3.7 mi round trip1,071 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Designated sites
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightDesignated sites
Camp only at designated sites. Many DNR conservation areas do not allow overnight camping, so check the trailhead sign.
Washington DNR rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance3.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,071 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,809 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dirty Harry's Balcony is a viewpoint reached by a 3.7-mile round trip from Ira Spring Trailhead. The route follows Ira Spring Trail, then Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, then Ira Spring Connector to the viewpoint.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Ira Spring Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.