Horse Riding and Camping
To help reduce invasive species on national forest lands the U.S. Forest Service requires the use of weed-free feed within the Pacific Northwest. This includes the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Weed-free feed includes commercially processed pellets, steamed and rolled grains, or state certified weed-free feed. More information on weed-free feed.
Horseback Riding
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Horse Camping
Horse Camping Areas
Cowlitz Valley area
Mount St. Helens Area
Mt. Adams area
- Horse Camp: Falls Creek
- Horse Camp: Mt. Adams
- Lewis River Recreation Area
- Horse Camp: Lewis River
- Trailhead: Crest Camp
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Trail #115 Spring Creek
This trail is open to hiker, motorcycle, horse and bicycle use.This 2.9-mile trail begins on Forest Road 5603.042 and follows an old road for a short distance, offering views of Mt. Adams. The trail…
Trail #116 High Lakes
Wildflowers, huckleberries, volcanic features, high elevation lakes, and spectacular views dominate this historic trail, which was once used by Yakama Indians picking berries in the high lakes…
Trail #118 Hamilton Buttes
This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses and bicycles.The trail starts on Forest Road 78 and climbs to the junction with the Hamilton Ridge Trail #109A, then ends a little further to the…
Trail #119 Blue Lake Butte
The trail is open to motorcycle, hiker, horse and bicycle use. The trail receives heavy motorized use.This trail climbs steadily from Forest Road 78 for 1 mile to a semi-open ridgetop where Mt. Adams…
Trail #12 Stagman Ridge
This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.This 4.1-mile trail follows a long ridge through timber, meadows and the burned area from the Cascade Creek Fire. It offers views of Avalanche and White…
Trail #120 Keenes
This trail is open to hikers, horses and bicycles.The trail begins in the Keenes Horse Camp and provides access to Spring Creek Trail #115, High Lakes Trail #116, and Horseshoe Lake. Horses and mules…
Trail #121 Coleman Weedpatch
This trail is open to hiker and horse use only.Trail #121 starts on Forest Road 2160 a few miles before Walupt Lake Campground at the Coleman Weedpatch Trailhead. The trail heads south along the…
Trail #123 South Point Lookout
This trail is open to hiker, horse and bicycle use.This trail begins on Forest Road 20 and climbs east entering an old open burn area at the former lookout site on South Point (5,980' elevation).…
Trail #124 Paradise
This Trail Open to Hikers, Bikers, and Equestrian Use.This 7.2-mile ridgeline trail offers spectacular views overlooking both Trapper Creek and Indian Heaven Wildernesses. The trail traverses over…
Trail #125 Dry Creek
This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses, and bicycles.This trail offers views of the Cowlitz River Valley, Goat Dike, and Smith Point. There is limited trailhead space.Located above the…