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Recreation Region: Mt. Adams Area

Trailhead: East Crater

Provides access to: East Crater Trail #48 which enters Indian Heaven Wilderness from the southeast.

Parking area for 5 vehicles at the trailhead.

General Information

Wilderness Permit Required to enter Indian Heaven Wilderness. Permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead.

Wilderness Regulations apply in Indian Heaven Wilderness.

Contact Name: Mt. Adams Ranger District

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: 45.980411

Longitude: -121.758661

Directions

From Trout Lake, WA, head northwest on WA-141 which turns into Forest Road 24 at the national forest boundary. Continue on Forest Road 24 and stay left on Forest Road 60. Then take a right (north) on Forest Road 6035 towards Forlorn Lakes. Pass Forlorn Lakes Campground and drive for about another mile to the East Crater trailhead. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 28th, 2025