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Trail #139 East Fork
This trail is open to motorcycle, hiker, horse and bicycle use.
The trail starts at the Forest Road 4200-514 bridge, crossing the East Fork Lewis River. The trail follows the East Fork upstream. One mile from the start, the East Fork must be crossed at a ford which may be difficult during periods of high water. Beyond the ford the trail continues upstream another 1 mile to a second ford near Poison Gulch. Beyond the second ford the trail climbs steeply toward Little Lookout Mountain and it ends at Forest Road 41.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 03/19/2024: Currently inaccessible due to Sunset Fire. Trail receives little travel or maintenance. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Yacolt, WA; Vancouver, WA |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters (360) 449-7800 |
General Information
Directions:From Vancouver, WA head north on I-5 and take exit 9, then drive Highway 502 east for 7.7 miles to Battleground. Or, from I-205 from Vancouver, take Highway 500 East (Exit 30) which turns into 503 north to Battleground.
Head north on 503 for about 6 miles. Turn right on Rock Creek Road and go about 8 miles continuing past Lucia Falls and Moulton Falls.
Turn right on Sunset Falls Road just past Moulton Falls. Continue east for about 7 miles. Continue past Sunset Campground. The road now becomes FS Road 42 as you enter the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Follow 42 for about 5 miles of bumpy potholes and look for a wide spot on the right side of the road. The trail begins on an abandoned road that is blocked with boulders and largely grown over with vegetation.