Trapper Creek Wilderness

Hike Name: Trapper Creek Wilderness Location: south WA Length: 14 Submitted by: PJ Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Washington trail reviews Washington national parks Washington state parks
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Description
There are several loop options of varying length & elevation that can keep you coming back to this small wilderness. I just finished a 10-mile hike on a crisp November day. The lower areas are rated for all year hiking and stay mostly in the trees or near Trapper Creek & its tribuataries. A longer hike (14.5 mi) will take you to Observation Peak with views from Mt. Rainier to the north to Mt. Jefferson to the south. This loop is best done as an overnight trip.
There is still some oldgrowth to be seen in this old forest and some of the connector trails between loops have real character. All in all an enjoyable place with lots of hiking options.

Directions to Hike
From Portland, OR, take I-84 to Cascade Locks.Cross the Bridge of the Gods (.75 toll), turn right on Hwy 14 for 5.9 miles, turn left at the junction for Carson,continue 14.5 miles to Mineral Springs Rd.,to straight nearly 1/2 mile to gravel road to the right (Road 5401) signed for Trapper Creek Wilderness trailhead.

Contact Information
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
PO Box 8944
Vancouver WA 98668-8944
360-750-5000

** Starting Jan 1, 1998 there will be a trailhead fee requied here **

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