Trail #10 High Camp

Trail is open to hiker and pack & saddle only.

This short 0.7 mile trail is used primarily as an access to climbing routes on the north side of Mt. Adams within Mt. Adams Wilderness. Accessed via Killen Creek Trail #113 on the north side of Mount Adams. The High Camp Trail ends in a high alpine meadow (6,928' elevation) with dramatic views of Mt. Adams, Goat Rocks and Mt. Rainier.

Due to the sensitivity of the ecosystem on the higher reaches of Mt. Adams, campfires are prohibited along the entire length of the High Camp Trail #10, at "High Camp" itself, and all areas above as per 36 CFR 261.52(a). Campfire restrictions exist in other areas on Mt. Adams. Please see the Wilderness Regulations page for more information.

A Mt Adams Climbing Activity Pass is required from May 1st to September 30th for anyone age 16 and older traveling above 7000ft elevation on Mt. Adams, even if not attempting the summit. For more information on climbing Mt. Adams, please refer to the Mt. Adams Summit page.

Specific Trail Information

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General Information

Low elevation trails typically melt out by mid-May. High elevation trails typically melt out by mid-July. Snow may persist in spots on north facing slopes. There may be downed trees, washouts, and/or landslides on trails. Carrying mosquito repellent is advisable. Backcountry creeks and streams may dry out so plan ahead in case you need to bring in water. Recreating in burned areas poses greater risks. See safety tips for burned areas. Please assist in reporting wildfires by calling 911 or Columbia Dispatch at (360) 891-5140. Sign up for emergency alerts by county.

Skamania County; Lewis County; Cowlitz County

Wilderness Permit Required. Permits are free and self-issued at trailheads.
Mt. Adams Climbing Activity Pass required above 7,000' elevation in Mt. Adams Wilderness, May 1 - September 30.

Wilderness Regulations apply. Building, maintaining, or using a campfire, within Mt. Adams Wilderness is prohibited:

Above the Round-The-Mountain Trail #9 from the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Boundary west to Pacific Crest Trail #2000;
Above Pacific Crest Trail #2000 north to the intersection of Highline Trail #114;
Above trail #114 north and east to the Gifford Pinchot Forest Boundary. (36 CFR 261.52(a) )