Heybrook Lookout Trailhead — Attraction in Monroe

The first sunny and warm weekend of 2024 brought us to Heybrook lookout, as the hike is known to be pretty short and sweet. We logged 2.6 miles round trip, and took our time getting to the top so the whole trip came in at just under 2 hours. Something I wasn’t prepared for was the elevation gain being consistent. Some hikes you see 800ft elevation gain and that happens all at once and you get it over with, that’s not Heybrook Lookout. The trails elevation gain is 850ft and as soon as enter the trail you will be going uphill for the next hour or so. You think that would be easier than all at once, but it’s not, and the loads of people stopped on the side of the trail would tell you the same thing. Still, I would say this is a short and sweet hike for beginners, with a sweet...

This is a short and fun hike, but moderately steep. We tried a pace of 15min/mile and easily reached heart rate zone 3 within 5 mins. Parking is a pullout along Highway 2 and limited to about 30 cars. We were there Sunday at about 2 pm and were lucky to find 2 available parking spots. At the end of the trail is the lookout tower with a total of 86 steps to reach the top (still a floor below the restricted but bookable cabin). There were probably about 7 groups of hikers at the tower; not too crowded. If you're planning to picnic there, do watch out for the fearless gray jay. These birds will fly down to grab your food if you're not paying attention. And if you simply lift up your hands pretending to serve out food, it will fly down and perch on your...

What a beautiful hike! Ima beginner hiker with short legs. At first i was a bit nervous thinking about this hike due to the reviews that i had read online. It sounded pretty steep for my level of hiking. However i decided to check it out for myself and im very glad i did.

This hike is steep from beginning to the lookout. If you take breaks in between when needing to breath you’ll be alright. There’s a few flat surfaces so enjoy those. It’s so quiet you can hear the birds and squirrels in the area. I saw Mushrooms on the way up as well. Once at the lookout i was Spoiled with beautiful views.

Ps tru your best to look where you’re stepping, there’s a lot of snails on the ground . 🐌

Definitely do the hike , you won’t...