Trail #269 Allen Mountain
A map depicting trails in the Sawtooth area within the Cowlitz Valley vicinity. Sites include: Allen Mountain Trail #269, Big Creek Campground, Big Creek Trail #252, Cave Creek Trail #255, Greenwood Lake Trail #253, High Rock Trail #266, Osborne Mountain Trail #250, Silver Creek Trail #258, Teeley Creek Trail #251.
This trail is open to hiker, horse, motorcycle and bicycle use.
Formerly Skate Mountain Trail, this lightly used trail begins on Forest Road 8460 and climbs 2.5 miles to the top of Allen Mountain. Here it enters the open, subalpine landscape and follows the ridge to its junction with Greenwood Lake Trail #253.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 10/4/2021: Trail was cleared in early-mid summer however current conditions are unknown. |
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Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Closed to ATV use. |
Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
Passes: | A Recreation Pass is not required at the trailhead. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Packwood, WA follow Forest Road 52 (Skate Creek) north for 4.3 miles and turn left on Forest Road 47. Follow Forest Road 47 for 7.6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 84. Follow Forest Road 84 for 4.1 miles and turn left on Forest Road 8460. Follow Forest Road 8460 for 1.5 miles and arrive at the trail at the end of the road.