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Recreation Region: Mt. Adams Area

Trailhead: Killen Creek

Provides access to: Killen Creek Trail #113 which enters Mt. Adams Wilderness from the north.

Parking area has a gravel surface and capacity of eight vehicles.

Current Conditions
3/5/25: Conditions are unknown and winter snow accumulation is expected to make area hazardous. For current information contact Mt. Adams Ranger District (509)395-3402.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

  • Wilderness Permit Required.  Permits are free and available at trailhead.
  • Purchase of a Mt Adams Climbing Pass is required if you are climbing above 7,000 feet elevation in Mt. Adams Wilderness, between June 1 and September 30. These are also available at the trailhead. 

Wilderness Regulations apply. 

  • Climbing Permits required above 7000ft. June 1 - Sept. 30

No Fees are required for this site.

Contact Name: Mt. Adams Ranger District

Contact Phone: (509) 395-3400

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.288612

Longitude: -121.551532

Directions

From Trout Lake, WA, take Mt Adams Road for 1.3 mi. Continue on Forest Road 23 towards ​Randle and follow for approximately 23 miles. Then take Forest Road 2329 (towards Takhlakh Lake) and follow for about 5 miles to the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 16th, 2025