Trail #65 Bluff Lake
Area Status: Closed
The trail is open to hiker and horse use only.
This trail climbs east to Bluff Lake within Goat Rocks Wilderness and is steep with exposures.
From Bluff Lake, the trail climbs to a sub alpine landscape, ending at the junction of Clear Lost Trail #76 and Packwood Lake Trail #78 near the former site of Lost Lake Lookout. Features include Bluff Lake, Huntington Berry Patch, Coal Creek Mountain and Bear Grass Butte. The Bluff Lake Trail was used by Native Americans to access a ridge system used by mountain goat hunters.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 9/12/22: Per Forest Order NO.06-03-05-22-02 this trail and access is closed due to fire activity. To learn more about Goat Rocks Wildfire please go to the following website link for current updated information: Goat Rocks Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System (nwcg.gov) Impassable washout approx. 1.5 miles before trailhead on 4612 |
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Permit Info: | Wilderness Permit Required. Permits are free and available at the trailhead. |
Restrictions: | Wilderness Regulations apply |
Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District |