Frost Mountain Trail #1366


The Frost Mountain Trail begins at Shoestring Lake Trail #1385 and ends at South Fork Taneum Trail #1367.

SETTING: Clearcut, ridgetop, open hillsides, old-growth trees, stream.

Heading north, the trail begins climbing immediately through a large clearcut (1989) for about 0.5 mile with Frost Mountain to the right, crosses a divide and begins a rapid descent to the South Fork Taneum Creek, which the trail crosses before ending on trail 1367 South Fork Taneum. Portions of the trail were reconstructed in 1979, but the trail is mostly steep and rugged. South from the trailhead, the trail follows the 3100-124 spur road for about 800 feet before heading off to the left into forest. The trail continues on a gentle up and down grade through trees, meadows and clearcuts for about a mile to its end at a junction with Shoestring Lake Trail 1385.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Seasonal motorized closure in effect yearly snow fall through June 15. If conditions permit, this trail may be opened to motorized use prior to June 15 and will be posted open at that time both on the ground and on this site. 
Operational Hours: Seasonal motorized closure in effect yearly snow fall through June 15. If conditions permit, this trail may be opened to motorized use prior to June 15 and will be posted open at that time both on the ground and on this site. 
Permit Info: No permits required other than Northwest Forest Pass.
Open Season: Summer - Late Fall
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Best Season: Summer/Fall
Busiest Season: Summer
Closest Towns: Ellensburg
Passes: $5/Vehicle/day or Northwest Forest Pass required at Riders Camp, Manastash Camp, and Manastash trailhead.

General Information

Directions:

From I-90 Exit 101, travel south and southeast on Thorp Highway for 2 miles, turn right onto Miller Road and follow it to the junction with Robinson Canyon Road, where Miller changes to Cove Road. Follow Cove Road to the junction with Manastash Road and turn right and follow Manastash Road to the end of the pavement. Continue on Forest Road 3100 beyond Buck Meadows to the trailhead. Ttoal distance is about 27 miles from I-90.


Parking:

Parking for 12+ vehicles in the area. No other facilities.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Steep and rocky tread makes it a very challenging bike ride.

Difficulty Level: More to Most Difficult

Day Hiking

Not often used for dayhikes due to abundance of roads in the area and motorbike use.

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Backpacking

Not considered as a backpack destination due to roads and motorbike use.

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Horse Riding

Will share trail with motorbikes.

OHV Trail Riding

Connects with other area trail to form longer loops.  Motorbikes only, no quads.

Difficulty Level: More to Most Difficult