Contact Info
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
2455 Hwy. 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
2455 Hwy. 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
- Phone:
- 509-395-3400
Basics
- Location:
- Cultus Creek Campground (Road 24) or Pacific Crest Trail No. 2000
- Length:
- 3.3 miles (5.3 km)
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Elevation Range:
- 4000 feet to 5000 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1000 feet
- Usage:
- Heavy
- Season:
- Mid-July to October
Description
From the Cultus Creek Campground, the trail climbs steeply through heavy timber. The grade eases as the trail skirts the base of Bird Mountain. (The trail climbs from 4,100 feet to 5,100 feet by the time it reaches Cultus Lake, approximately 2 miles from the trailhead.) At 5,100 feet elevation, the trail passes through several small meadows with spectacular wildflower displays. The trail passes Trail No. 33A, a short side trail that descends to Deep Lake, then continues to a saddle viewpoint below Lemei Rock. The main trail continues past the shore of Cultus Lake, then drops down to end on the Pacific Crest Trail near Deer Lake.
Wildflowers, large meadows, several small lakes, views of Mt. Adams, Lemei Rock, and Mt. Rainier.
Details
Location:
Cultus Creek Campground (Road 24) or Pacific Crest Trail No. 2000
Length:
3.3 miles (5.3 km)
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Elevation Range:
4000 feet to 5000
Elevation Change:
1000
Usage:
Heavy
Season:
Mid-July to October
