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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trailhead: Soda Spring Stock Trail

Provides access to the Cowlitz Horse Trail #44A which enters the William O. Douglas Wilderness and connects to the Cowlitz Trail #44.

General Information

June - October

Open 24 hours/day

Wilderness permits are required within the William O. Douglas Wilderness. The self-issuing permits are free and available at the trailhead. 

Wilderness Regulations apply within William O. Douglas Wilderness.

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Contact Phone: 360-497-1100

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.710684

Longitude: -121.48578

Directions

From Packwood, WA travel east on US-12 for 8.9 miles. Take a left on Forest Road 45 and travel .3 miles then continue on Forest Road 4510 for about 4 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 8th, 2025