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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trailhead: Blue Lake Hiker

Provides access to the Blue Lake Hiker Trail #274.

See Blue Lake Area map and Vicinity around Blue Lake Creek CG map

Alert: The access road to this trailhead is steep and narrow.

General Information

June - October

24 hours/ day

The Blue Lake Hiker Trail #274 is open to hiker use only and is closed to all other uses.

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Contact Phone: 360-497-1100

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.410272

Longitude: -121.732547

Directions

From Randle, WA head south on WA-131 S for about a mile then take a left onto Cispus Road and follow for 8 miles. Continue on Forest Road 23 for about 7 miles to the turn off. Follow the 171 spur to the trailhead at the end of Forest Road 2300.171a.

Parking

Parking is limited. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 8th, 2025