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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trail #74 Pipeline Road

This trail is open to ATVs, motorcycles, hikers, horses, and bicycles.

This 4.5 mile trail begins on Forest Road 1260 and climbs to the Packwood Lake Motorcycle parking lot. This is a motorized route into the north side of Packwood Lake.

Packwood Lake was used by the Taidnapam people as a fishing and camping site. The 452-acre lake is located at the headwaters of Lake Creek. It was formed when a large mass of soil and rock slid off Snyder Mountain and dammed Lake Creek 1,200 years ago.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

74

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

A valid Recreation Pass is required at Packwood Lake Trailhead.

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Getting There

Directions

From Packwood, WA take Snyder Road/Forest Road 1260 and follow for about 4 miles.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated August 7th, 2025