Blue River Ranger District
From Blue River head east for 3.5 miles on Hwy. 126, turn left unto
USFS Rd. #19 (Aufderheide National Scenic Byway) and continue for 3 miles
to Cougar Dam. Then turn left onto USFS Rd. #1993 and travel 10 miles to
the junction of USFS Rd. #1993 and #555. The Lowder Mtn. and Walker Creek
trailhead is on the right side of the road. Hike up Lowder Mtn. Trail #3329
for 2 miles to the junction of Walker Creek Trail. Beginning elevation
is 4,640 feet.
There is a steep 1/4 mile trail to the top of the mountain, where a
large plateau gives a view of the Cascades. The trail drops off the west
side into the Walker Creek drainage, ending at 2,450 feet.
This trail is difficult to follow and is onlyt for the most experienced
hikers and outdoor people.
Length: 8.4 miles (13.52 km)
Use: Light to moderate
Difficulty: Difficult