About this place

Provides access to Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 (PCT), which enters the Mt. Adams Wilderness to the south. Crossing Forest Road 5603 to the north provides access to the PCT north, which enters the Goat Rocks Wilderness within a few miles, near the Coleman Weedpatch Trail #121 junction. A wilderness permit is required when entering Mt. Adams and Goat Rocks Wildernesses. Wilderness permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead. Motorized and mechanized uses are not allowed in Wilderness areas. The parking area is gravel and has a 4 vehicle capacity. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed to all motorized use and bicycles. From Trout Lake, WA take Mt Adams Road for 1.3 mi. Continue on Forest Road 23 towards Randle and follow for approximately 23 miles. Then take Forest Road 2329 (towards Takhlakh Lake) and stay on 2329 for about 10 miles. Then go right on Forest Road 5603 and travel for about 1.7 miles to the trailhead.