Trail #80 Wright Meadow

Area Status: Closed

This is a multi-use trail. Popular with OHV users and Mountain Bikers.

The trail climbs out of the Lewis River Valley through a mature forest and intersects with Cussed Hollow Trail #19 about a mile from the trailhead. Continue on and cross the headwater of Copper Creek is via a bridge with a campsite nearby. A short distance upslope, the trail passes into a young tree plantation. You will pass through another plantation before crossing Forest Road 93.

Cross Forest Road 93 and travel one mile to the intersection of Forest Road 9327- 040 and Forest Road 9327. This is also the beginning of Craggy Peak Trail #3. Further along the trail travels along Wright Meadow where elk can often be seen grazing.

The trail crosses Forest Road 9327 again before starting its descent to Clear Creek. A ford allows you to cross Clear Creek before ascending to a bench. The trail then drops to Elk Creek before climbing to Forest Road 2259-101.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	11/03/2023: Trail is available for hiking until it snows. For information contact Mt Adams Ranger District 509-395-3402.
Usage:	Light-Medium
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	summer-Fall
Closest Towns:	Northwoods, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mount Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

Wright Meadows Trailhead (Forest Road 90)

Also: Forest Road 93, or Forest Road 2559-101.

General Notes:

This is a popular motorcycle and mountain bike trail.

Activities

Mountain Biking

Day Hiking

Backpacking

After crossing Forest Road 90, the trail climbs out of the Lewis River Valley through a mature forest. The headwater of Copper Creek is crossed via a bridge with a campsite nearby. A short distance upslope, the trail passes into a young tree plantation. You will pass through another plantation before crossing Forest Road 93. 1 mile further is Forest Road 9327040 and Forest Road 9327. This is also the intersection and the beginning of Craggy Peak Trail 3. Further along the trail is Wright Meadow where elk can often be seen grazing. The trail crosses Forest Road 9327 before starting its descent to Clear Creek. A ford allows you to cross Clear Creek before ascending to a bench. The trail then drops to Elk Creek before climbing to Forest Road 2259-101.