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McGregor Mountain is a fine choice if you desire to gain some elevation for a grand view. This 8149' mountain had a fire lookout at one time and you can be sure that wherever you find an old lookoutsite you will find a magnificent 360 degree view. It is 6.8 miles from High Bridge to Heaton Camp which is the only campsite on the mountain. From here the trail takes you about another quarter mileto where the trail ends and a rock scramble begins. While this is not a technical climb it does have a high degree of exposure so use good judgment on whether or not you want to continue from thispoint. If you do decide to continue do not head straight toward the peak which has the repeater antenna on it. Start out on the right side of the scree slope and angle to your left toward the solid rockand you should start seeing painted blazes to mark the route. Visit the NPS rangers at the Golden West Lodge for a picture and explanation of the route.
The route will take you through a notch acouple hundred yards to the left of the summit and from there you will gain the peak from the backside. For other options see the section under easy hikes on Coon Lake and McGregor Mountain.
Purple CreekTrail. This trail starts at the Stehekin Landing just pass the Golden West Lodge. Like many of the trails in the area you go as far as you would like to and return since this is not a loop trail. Goodviews of the lake and the lower valley begin at about 3 miles. For those more ambitious start early and hike 8 miles to 6800' Purple Pass. If you still have some energy left go approximately one-halfmile, further to Boulder Butte, there is a former fire lookout site with a supreme view.
Goode Ridge Trail. This trail takes you five miles with an elevation gain of 4400' to the brow of GoodeRidge, an old Forest Service fire lookout location. Due to the closure of the upper valley road above Car Wash Falls, it is now more difficult to do Goode Ridge as a dayhike from Stehekin. (It is still a...