On the tail of end of New Year’s break, my friend James and I decided to hike something in the coastal range. We decided on King Mountain as it a bit longer in length than the nearby Elk Mountain. This hike is five miles round trip with an elevation gain of about 2500 feet. Portland Hiker’s provides excellent documentation and links to maps.
We had excellent weather the Saturday we went hiking (going early in January). There was some mud in a few places and snow patches at the top. With no wind, the temperature was easily ten degrees lower at the top. The trail does not get rugged until the last half of a mile. At some points the trail is mostly loose rocks. Take walking poles and be careful of your balance.
