Skip to main content

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

Dirty Harry's Balcony via Birdhouse Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back

Dirty Harry's Balcony via Birdhouse Trail

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

4.0 mi

Distance

2,185 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 2m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Dirty Harry's Balcony via Birdhouse Trail is a challenging out-and-back trail located in the Snoqualmie National Forest near Snoqualmie Pass. Spanning approximately 4 miles, this trail climbs steeply with an elevation gain of 2185 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 791 meters. The path consists primarily of a dirt surface, winding through a rugged forest setting that offers hikers views typical of the Cascade Range. While the trail's remote location provides a serene environment, its strenuous ascent requires good fitness levels.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.

Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:405 ft
Max:791 ft
666 ft
666 ft
405 ft534 ft662 ft791 ft0.0 mi1.0 mi2.0 mi3.0 mi4.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

Verify before you go

Managing agency

Verify by phone or mail

  • Address:WA
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Highlights

forest setting

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.

Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page

Spot an error in our data on Dirty Harry's Balcony via Birdhouse Trail?