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Recreation Region: Mt. Adams Area

Interpretive Site: Basket Tree

This is a culturally historic site located in a peaceful stand of old growth forest. The site includes cedar trees that Native Americans peeled to access the under bark. There is an interpretive sign explaining the peeled cedars and a picnic table. An accessible loop trail with interpretive signs meanders through the site. The site is near Langfield Falls.

General Information

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Closed to All Motorized Use. Bicycle Use Prohibited.

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Mt. Adams Ranger Station

Contact Phone: 509-395-3402.

The Mt Adams Ranger District Office with FS sign in front of the parking lot.

Address: 2455 Hwy 141 Trout Lake, WA 98650
Phone: (509) 395-3402
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am - 4:00pm. (Closed Daily: 12:00 - 1pm). Closed: Tuesday and Thursday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.09595

Longitude: -121.717094

Directions

From Trout Lake, Washington take Highway 141 for over a mile to Trout Lake Creek Road and turn right. Continue on Trout Lake Creek Road until it crosses the forest boundary and becomes Forest Road 88. Continue on Forest Road 88 to the well signed site on the left just before the Big Tire intersection.  

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 15th, 2025