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Trail Number:
114
Usage:
Moderate
Low Point:
5,900 Feet
Difficulty:
Difficult
High Point:
7,800 Feet
Length:
5.3 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
August - Mid-October
From Trout Lake, The trail can be accessed from the Muddy Meadows trail #13, the Killen Creek trail #113, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000. From Trout Lake, follow Forest Route 23 north across the forest boundary. Continue on 23 north for approximately 15-20 miles to Forest Route 2329. Follow 2329 north along the Mount Adams Wilderness to the Killen Creek trailhead, or continue on 2329 to the Muddy Meadows trailhead. Following either of these trails south will lead to the High Line trial.
Location Information
High Line Trail begins on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000, 1.2 miles north of Killen Creek Trail #113. From here to Foggy Flat the trail is a roller coaster, refusing to follow the contours and forcing you up and down over the terrain. The trail travels in a west-to-east direction around the north side of Mt. Adams and rises in elevation from 6,000 feet to nearly 7,800 feet. The trail features spectacular views of Lyman and Lava Glaciers, as well as panoramic views of the Goat Rocks and Mt. Rainier. The trail crosses glacial melt water streams that form two branches of the Muddy Fork. These crossings can be difficult, especially in the afternoons when the glacial melt is greatest. At 5.3 miles, the trail enters the Yakima Indian Reservation. This section of the trail is maintained and managed by the Yakima Indian Nation. Permits are required to use trails and facilities with the Tract D area of the reservation. Areas outside of Tract D are closed to the public.
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