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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trailhead: Midway - Pacific Crest Trail

Provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 which leads north into the Goat Rocks Wilderness and south towards the Mt. Adams Wilderness.

General Information

Late June - Mid October

24 hours/day

Wilderness permits are required within the Goat Rocks Wilderness. The self-issuing permits are free and are available at the trailhead. 

Wilderness Regulations apply within Goat Rocks Wilderness.

No fee

Contact Name: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Contact Phone: 360-497-1100

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.35089

Longitude: -121.516766

Directions

From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Road 23 for 17.5 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 for 4.6 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 56. Follow Forest Road 56 for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 5603. Follow Forest Road 5603 for 5.2 miles and turn left on Forest Road 2329. Follow Forest Road 2329 for approximately .9 miles and turn right on Forest Road 2329655. Follow Forest Road 2329655 for approximately .3 miles and arrive at the trail access point.

 

Parking

Limited parking.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

There is no restroom at this site. 

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 16th, 2025