Wildflower Bloom in Mt. Adams Country

Forest Road #2360

Road #2360 ascends from the major south to north access road on the western slopes of Mt. Adams upwards to the crest of the ridge which extends southwards from Swampy Meadows on the north to Sleeping Beauty on the south. Although fairly heavily logged, the road passes numerous open slopes (often clear cuts), some of which are very steep and rocky and thus provide a habitat for wildflowers that like open, dry conditions. In addition, several spots along the road provide very good views of the entire southern face of Mt. Adams. The view includes McDonald Ridge (access to the south climb route) on the far eastern horizon, Crofton Ridge, views to the meadows at the mouth of Cascade Creek, Stagman Ridge and on the north the slope upon which the Pacific Crest Trail climbs from Rd #23 to the Round the Mt. Trail #9 beneath the Hump and the Bumper. Glaciers which can be seen from this area (from east to west) include the Crescent Glacier, Avalanche Glacier, White Salmon Glacier, Pinnacle Glacier, and a partial profile of the Adams Glacier. With strong binoculars, one could watch climbers ascending and descending the numerous climb routes on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams.

Rd #2360 is blocked by downed timber and an earthen berm about one-half mile north of its junction with Rd #071. One could park here and then walk the rest of the road to its northernmost extent.