Saddle Rock
Central Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“steep in a few spots.”
Last report: May 26, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
May 26, 2026
steep in a few spots. well maintained trail.
May 18, 2026
The temperature was a little chill, we started at about 47° and finished at about 55°The hike is approximately 3 miles round trip, only a couple of hours total, it’s a point A, to point B, back to point A. I took a friend visiting from the East Coast up this trail for a Sunrise hike.
May 14, 2026
This hike has been on my list for a very long time, today was the day. I decided to do a sunrise hike towards the top.
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