Dirty Harry's Balcony
Snoqualmie Region
As of June 19, 2026, Dirty Harry's Balcony is snow-free and experiencing seasonal wildflowers. Parking is a significant issue, with the lot frequently full, especially on weekends and mid-day. Cars often line the road, with one report from June 13 noting over 100 vehicles. The trail itself is well-maintained, rocky in places, and generally well-signed. However, several recent reports (May 24, May 25, June 17) highlight the potential for confusion due to numerous offshoot climbing trails and intersections.
A lost dog was reported on June 13; details are available via email (payel.ray9010@gmail.com). Blowdowns are present but easily navigable. The highway noise is noticeable but can become white noise.
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Arrived at the trailhead a little before 4 PM on Wednesday afternoon. The parking lot and surrounding roads and gravel areas were mostly full, with a few spots remaining. The bathroom was open and sto...
Arrived at the trailhead around 8:30AM, only a couple of cars there. Did not see anyone as I was going up, which was really peaceful. Trail is marked very well with signs. There were some bugs closer ...
On Saturday, June 13th, I hiked to Dirty Harry Balcony, arriving around 2.45 PM. There I met a girl wearing gray REI pants and a black sleeveless shirt. On the way down starting at 3.10 PM, about poin...
I took my four-year-old on this hike on a sunny Saturday. She does this pretty regularly, so she handled it well, though this would probably be a tough hike for most kids in the just-a-bit-too-big-to-...
We started our sunset hike at 6:45 pm and found the parking lot about half full. There’s a single vault toilet at the trailhead, stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer — much appreciated.Trail c...
Got there at around 5:30 am, the parking lot was completely empty so we were the first people there today. the trail does get confusing in parts, i feel like it’s not marked all that well and isn’t ve...
10 cars in the parking lot at 7:30am on Sunday during a 3 day weekend. Full with cars parked on the road back to i90 overpass when I got back around 12:30pm. Trail well maintained to Dirty Harry's bal...
We got a late start and arrived at the parking area at 2PM. There were cars lined up along the road but luckily we found a spot in the main lot. Someone may have been checking for Discover Passes beca...
The trail is wonderfully maintained with a steady incline throughout. There were wildflowers blooming & lots of slugs on the short stretch between the parking lot and the bridge. Walk the length of th...
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