Trail #145 Bunker Hill

Area Status: Open

This Trail Open to Hiker Use.

This one mile steep trail zigzags and climbs rapidly through second-growth conifers to the summit of Bunker Hill near Hemlock Picnic Area. The trail terminates at the summit with views of the Wind River Valley.

A fire lookout once perched on the 2,383-foot-elevation summit, offering views of the Wind River Valley and the former Wind River Nursery. Bunker Hill is an igneous volcanic plug that was pushed up through layers of lava flows and volcanic debris 25 to 20 million years ago. The igneous plug is less resistant to erosion than the surrounding rock. Several places along the trail furnish superb views of the Wind River Valley, and the Ranger District/Nursery complex.

Alert: The rock outcrops near the top of Bunker Hill are extremely dangerous due to the sheer rock faces. Please stay on the trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	07/01/2023: Trail may be accessible, but use caution as it may not have been logged out for the 2023 season. For information contact Mt Adams Range Station 509-395-3402
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Closed to All Motorized Use. Bicycle Use Prohibited.
Closest Towns:	Stabler, WA; Carson, WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Carson, Washington travel Northwest on the Wind River Road approximately 6 miles to Hemlock Road. Take a left on Hemlock to the Wind River Work Center then turn right on to Forest Road 43 and proceed for about 1/2 mile to Forest Road 417 on your right. Trail #2000 crosses road 417 on your left and right in 1/8 of a mile at the first curve in the road. Use the trail #2000 intersection to your right to reach Bunker Hill trail #145. In about 1/2 mile is the trailhead.

Activities

Day Hiking

A fire lookout once perched on the 2,383-foot-elevation summit, offering views of the Wind River Valley and the former Wind River Nursery. Bunker Hill is an igneous volcanic plug that was pushed up through layers of lava flows and volcanic debris 25 to 20 million years ago. The igneous plug is less resistant to erosion than the surrounding rock. Features: Several places along the trail furnish superb views of the Wind River Valley, and the Ranger District/Nursery complex. Special Conditions: The rock outcrops near the top of Bunker Hill are extremely dangerous due to the sheer rock faces. Please stay on the trail.