Dirty Harry's Balcony via Little Balcony

Dirty Harry's Balcony via Little Balcony is an out and back trail located near North Bend, Washington that features awe inspiring views from two rock outcroppings (balconies) and is rated as moderate. This is the relatively "Easy" route to Dirty Harry's Balcony. This route is about the same length, but has much less elevation gain that the Birdhouse route. Trail starts from the Ira Spring Trailhead, which is about 4 miles up a mostly gravel road from Exit 45 off I-90. NW Forest Pass required. The trail climbs steadily at a moderate slope through beautiful forest to the junction where the trail to Putrid Pete's Peak forks off to the right. From there the trail continues traverse through forest to a short side trail that come out on Little Balcony. The views from Little Balcony are breathtaking and are well worth the effort. Returning to the main trail and progressing on from Little Balcony the trail crosses a expansive rock field. Plan to spend a few fun minutes stacking rocks. Just beyond the rock field there is a small stream crossing with somewhat steep scrambles on both sides. The west side has hand rails to help. A little further and the trail meets the more developed trail coming up from the Dirty Harry's Balcony Trailhead. A short distance more with a short scramble up you arrive on Dirty Harry's Balcony.