Trail #86 Lily Basin
This trail is open to hiker and horse use only.
This trail provides access to the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Views of Packwood Lake and Mt. Rainier are available from this trail.
Trail #86 begins at the Lily Basin Trailhead on Forest Road 48 and climbs a timbered, rugged ridgeline for 4 miles to the west face of Johnson Peak. From here it proceeds southwest on a relatively easy, open grade to intersect Angry Mountain Trail #90. Turning southeast it continues to Hawkeye Point where the trail becomes rough with steep snowbanks that can last late into the summer. Trail #86 intersects Goat Ridge Trail #95, then turns northeast to skirt Goat Lake and ends on Snowgrass Trail #96. Parts of this trail may have been a Native American travel route, used by mountain goat hunters.
The Lily Basin Horse Trail #86A is a short access trail from the stock user trailhead to Lily Basin.
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.
Wilderness Permit Required. Permits are free and available at trailheads.
No
Wilderness Regulations apply
Getting There
Directions
From Packwood, WA follow US-12 W for 1.4 miles and turn left on Forest Road 48. Stay on Forest Road 48 for about another 10.8 miles to the Lily Basin trailhead for hikers.
Drive further past the trailhead for hikers to reach the Lily Basin Trailhead for Stock.
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
