Three Corner Rock (via PCT)(edit)

based on 27 tracks & routes | |

EASY

#35 hike out of 53 in |

EASY

3.7 mi

Distance

1 hrs 51 min

Time

1,067 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy out and back trail to Three Corner Rock in Washington. This trail goes by Rock Creek Pass.

Follow the PCT south then turn right on the Three Corner Rock Trail until you reach Three Corner Rock. The views include Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Hood. If you don't feel comfortable scrambling up the rock, there are still great views from below. Wildflowers bloom in abundance in June. There is a microwave tower here and an access road that is frequented by OHVs, so you may have motorized company.

Getting Started

The trailhead parking area is along the side of the road and has room for about three cars. The trail head south from here.

Taking Children

This is not a long hike and some children will be okay with it, but there's a lot of climbing in the first mile.

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

Sueann Murphy 5 years, 6 months ago

Great little hike, about 4 miles round trip. Took some boys with me and they loved it, especially climbing the rock. The day was perfect, gorgeous views of Mt St Helens and Mt. Hood. There was only one other set of people going up (and they left their doggy bag on the trail to “pick up later”... it wasn’t there on the way up 💩🥺). The drive up was nice, too... going past naked falls and dougan.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Public Tracks

Baker 5 years, 6 months ago

Three Corner Rock

This is a short out and back hike. I only tracked it one way, because I forgot to hit record when we started. When you get close, it’s a 9 mile +/- drive in on a gravel road. A car can certainly tackle it, but having a higher riding vehicle will let you see the potholes easier. The hike has beautiful views of Mt. Hood, Adams and Helens. However, this day there were no views. Low clouds and fog were there to greet us. We saw more people than we expected, but it wasn’t too bad. I imagine it was because it was one of the areas open during the Covid-19 pandemic. Trail Notes: - Nice forested area with Hemlock, Vine Maple, etc. - Trail is obvious and well maintained. - Communication tower at end point. - Indian Paintbrush and Beargrass in meadow at top. - Beautiful views on a clear day.

Sarah Johnson 4 years, 11 months ago

CG-2090 Road to Three Corner Rock

Meandered, but didn't go to the summit. Just felt like getting out in the sun and exploring, counting this as a birthday hike since I can't get out tomorrow. Will go back and explore more when the trail is less slick and I don't have a dog with me and a one armed boyfriend to worry about falling off the cliff edges.