Trailhead: Norway Pass
Embark on your journey into the rugged and wild Mount Margaret Backcountry from Norway Pass Trailhead. Boundary Trail #1 leads into the backcountry, and provides access to Lakes Trail #211, Independence Ridge Trail #227A and the extremely challenging Whitter Ridge Trail #214. See Mount St. Helens Map.
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General Information
Open 24 hours/day
Day Use: Recreation Passes honored for day use fee include the Northwest Forest Pass and Interagency Recreation Passes. Get a Recreation Pass.
Backcountry Permit Required: A Mount Margaret Backcountry Permit is required for overnight camping. Purchase permits in advance online at recreation.gov. Permits not available on-site.
Mount Margaret Backcountry Restrictions:
- To protect natural features, pack stock and bicycles are prohibited in the Mount Margaret Backcountry.
- Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Fires are not allowed, plan to use a camp stove for cooking.
- Camping is limited to eight designated campsites only.
- Maximum group size for camping is four people, eight people at Ridge Camp.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Fee Payment Options: Scan & Pay on-site using recreation.gov mobile app or display a valid Recreation Pass in, or on, your vehicle.
*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to scan & pay digitally on-site.
Pets are permitted on leash in the Mount Margaret Backcountry.
Address: 42218 N.E. Yale Bridge Rd. Amboy, WA 98601
Phone: (360) 449-7800
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: 46.305022
Longitude: -122.081294
Elevation
4000'
Directions
From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer right in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Follow Forest Road 25 for 17.9 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 99. Follow Forest Road 99 for 8.9 and turn right on Forest Road 26. Follow Forest Road 26 for 1 mile and arrive at the Norway Pass Trail Head on your left.
From Cougar WA take Lewis River Road east for 2.8 miles. The road then changes to Forest Road 90. Continue on Forest Road 90 for 16 miles and stay to the left on Forest Road 25, pass the Pine Creek Information Center. Drive FR 25 for 25 miles to the junction of Forest Road 99. Turn left onto Forest Road 99 towards Windy Ridge. Drive approximately 9.2 miles to Forest Road 26 and turn right. The Norway Pass Trailhead will be on your left on Forest Road 26.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
A hand pump with potable water is available at the trailhead. However, the pump may shut down at any time; please plan accordingly and bring plenty of potable water.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Horses and pack stock are not permitted in the Mount Margaret Backcountry.
