Trailhead: Potato Hill - Pacific Crest Trail
Area Status: Open
Provides access to: Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 which enters Mt. Adams Wilderness to the south.
The parking area is gravel and has a 4 vehicle capacity.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 6/23/23: Trailhead is accessible. Snow line 5,600' of elevation and trail conditions beyond snow line are unknown. Trail may not have been logged for the season. Contact Cowlitz Valley Ranger District for more information. 360-497-1103 |
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Fees: | No fee |
Permit Info: | Wilderness Permit required when entering Mt. Adams Wilderness. Free self-issue Wilderness Permit available at trailhead. |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Wilderness Regulations apply within Mt Adams Wilderness. |
Closest Towns: | Packwood, WA Randle, WA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Mt. Adams Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Trout Lake, WA take Mt Adams Road for 1.3 mi. Continue on Forest Road 23 towards ​Randle and follow for approximately 23 miles. Then take Forest Road 2329 (towards Takhlakh Lake) and stay on 2329 for about about 10 miles. Then go right on Forest Road 5603 and travel for about 1.7 miles to the trailhead.