Trail #220 Strawberry Mountain
This trail is open to hiker, horse and bicycle use.
From Forest Road 2516 the trail heads north toward the peak. From Road 2516 south, the trail takes you through timber to tie in with the Boundary Trail #1 near Bear Meadow. A short spur trail (0.25 mile from Road 2516) takes you to the site of the old fire lookout on Strawberry Mountain. On a clear day you might see the lava dome inside the crater of Mount St. Helens.
This trail was developed by miners sometime before 1895. Today you will be walking through silver forests in places where the lateral blast from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens climbed up to the top of Strawberry Ridge, spilling over in places before the power of the blast dissipated.
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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.
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Closed to all motorized use.
Getting There
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 another 17.3 miles and turn right on Forest Road 2516. Follow Forest Road 2516 for 5.9 miles to the end of the drive-able road. Follow the road for approximately 1 mile to the trail.
Access: This trail may also can be reached from the Boundary Trail #1 near Bear Meadow on Forest Road 99, or from the Green River Trail #213. Access from the north end, off Road 26, is on private land. Rough road conditions limit the amount of use.
Additional Information
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Forest Service
