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| Cultus Creek Trail |
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Low Point:
4,000 Feet
Usage:
Heavy
Trail Number:
108
Length:
1.2 Miles
Difficulty:
Easy
High Point:
4,900 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
Mid-July - October
From Trout Lake, Travel west on State Highway 141 past Mt. Adams to the forest boundary. At the boundary, 141 becomes Primary Forest Route 24. Take 24 north, across Dry Creek and past Hidden Lakes, to the Cultus Creek campground. The trailhead is at the campground.
Location Information
The heavily used Cultus Creek Trail begins at the Cultus Creek Campground, enters the wilderness, and climbs semi-open slopes toward the summit of Bird Mountain, a 1.5 mile long backbone ridge. The trail climbs 1,200 feet in elevation before passing through a saddle at 5,237 elevation where you will be rewarded with views of the west slope of Mt. Adams. Beyond the saddle, the trail enters large timber and eventually connects with the Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail #2000. The trail features abundant huckleberries and views of Mt. Rainier and the Goat Rocks, Sawtooth Mountain, and Sleeping Beauty.
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