Trail #173 Summit Springs

Area Status: Open

This trail is open to motorcycle, hiker, horse and bicycle use.

This 3 mile trail starts from Forest Road 41. Near the trailhead, Snass Creek is forded before the trail begins climbing a long, gentle ridge. The trail ends at Forest Road 4104-602. Due to the relative low elevation of the trailhead, parts of this trail are typically snow free year-round.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	03/19/2024: Be aware that closures are in affect in some areas due to Sunset Fire, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8436.
Usage:	Light
Closest Towns:	Amboy, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters (360) 449-7800.

General Information

Directions:

From Vancouver, Washington, take 503 north to Battleground. Continue north on 503 (NE Lewisville Hwy) for 5.6 miles. Turn right (east) onto NE 152 Ave./Rock Creek Road. Continue as the road curves south then east and becomes Lucia Falls Road. After 8.6 miles, turn right on Sunset Falls Road. Go 7.3 miles on Sunset Falls Road to Sunset Campground. Turn right and cross the East Fork Lewis River on Forest Road 41. Drive less than a mile to the trailhead.

Activities

Day Hiking

See activity description under Backpacking.

Backpacking

This trail starts from Forest Road 41. Near the trailhead, Snass Creek is forded before the trail begins climbing a long, gentle ridge. The trail ends at Road 4104-602.