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Viewpoint · Olallie State Park

Owl Hike Spot

5 mi round trip1,677 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Campground
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCampground
Overnight stays only in park campgrounds, booked through Washington State Parks.

Washington State Parks rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,677 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,837 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Owl Hike Spot is a viewpoint reached by a 5-mile round trip from Deception Crags Trailhead. The route follows Deception Crags Climbers' Trail, then Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, then Mount Washington Trail to the viewpoint.

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What you need

Parking and passes

This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.

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Getting there

The hike starts at Deception Crags Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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