Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Wakepish Sno*Park Randle Winter Recreation Area -- (Cowlitz Valley Ranger District) |
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| Road Access: |
Wakepish can be reached by following US Highway 12 to Randle, Washington. Head south on Hwy 131 (Cispus Road) to Forest Road 25 to Forest Road 99. The Sno*Park is 1/8 mile up Forest Road 99. Both roads are paved and are plowed by the Forest Service. The Sno*park is 19 miles from Randle, Washington. (Forest Road 99 is gated (closed) to vehicle traffic beyond the Sno*Park. Forest Road 25 is also closed to vehicle traffic beyond the junction with Forest Road 99.) |
| Elevation: | 2,800 feet. |
| Vehicle Parking Capacity: | Paved, with parking space for 30 vehicles. |
| Cross-Country Ski Trails: | |
| Snowmobile Trails: | Non-groomed Forest Roads |
| Facilities: | A shelter with a wood stove, barrier-free toilet, and an information board. |
| Remarks: | |
| Current Conditions | Link to Current Conditions Page |
| Featured Trails: |
| Trail/Road 25 |     |
| Volume Of Use: | Moderate |
| Length: | 30 miles one-way - Variable according to snow levels. |
| Elevation: | Low: 2,800 feet; High: 4,080 feet |
| Maps: | French Butte Quadrangle |
| Access: | I-5 to U.S. Highway 12 to Randle, Washington south on Hwy 131 (Cispus Road) to Forest Road 25 to the Wakepish Sno*Park junction Forest Road 25/99. |
| Nearby Town: | Randle, Washington |
| TrailHead: | Wakepish Sno*Park |
| Scenic Attractions: | Non-groomed route south of the Sno*park to a variety of snow-covered roads on the north and south sides of Elk Pass. Many viewing opportunities of Mount St. Helens. Elk Pass is 4,080 feet elevation. |
| Remarks: | Mileage available depends on snow conditions. |
| Trail/Road 99 |  |
| Volume Of Use: | Moderate |
| Length: | 17.5 miles |
| Elevation: | Low: 2,800 feet; High: 4,400 feet |
| Maps: | French Butte, Spirit Lake East and Spirit Lake West Quadrangles |
| Access: | I-5 to U.S. Highway 12 to Randle, Washington south on Hwy 131 (Cispus Road) to Forest Road 25 to the Wakepish Sno*Park junction Forest Road 25/99. |
| Nearby Town: | Randle, Washington |
| TrailHead: | Wakepish Sno*Park |
| Scenic Attractions: | Non-groomed trail follows Forest Road 99 into the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument all the way to Windy Ridge, with spectacular views of the volcano. Extended opportunities available off Trail/Road 26. First view of Mount St. Helens is available from Bear Meadow, five miles from the Sno*Park. |
| Remarks: |
| Trail/Road 77/28/25 Loop |  |
| Volume Of Use: | Moderate |
| Length: | 31 miles. |
| Elevation: | Low: 2,800 feet; High: 5,000 feet |
| Maps: | French Butte and Green Mountain Quadrangles |
| Access: | I-5 to U.S. Highway 12 to Randle, Washington south on Hwy 131 (Cispus Road) to Forest Road 25 to the Wakepish Sno*Park junction Forest Road 25/99. |
| Nearby Town: | Randle, Washington |
| TrailHead: | Wakepish Sno*Park |
| Scenic Attractions: | Non-groomed route that begins one mile north of the Sno*Park and provides a loop route over Iron Mountain, Greenhorn Buttes, and Burley Mountain. Excellent viewing opportunities of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams. The section along Forest Road 7605 is on exposed ridges. |
| Remarks: | Extreme sideslopes on portions of Forest Road 77 |
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Last Modified: Thursday, 18 November 2004 at 17:59:59 EST