This popular route for is a brilliant summer wildflower hiking destination.
The first 2.4 miles to Railroad Grade follow the Park Butte Trail, which crosses Sulphur Creek into colorful Schreibers Meadow. The first mile is easy and passes in and out of forest, offering occasional glimpses of Koma Kulshan: the "Great White Watcher".
At 2 miles, the forest opens up to another wildflower-strewn meadow, Morovitz. At 2.4 miles, reach the Park Butte and Railroad Grade junction. Turn right and head up stone steps, Watch for ptarmigan fowl and marmots.
At 3 miles, reach Railroad Grade at the end of a glacial moraine. Peer over the steep edge at the glacier-fed creek below.