Trailhead: Salt Creek
Provides access to: Salt Creek Trail #75 which enters Mt. Adams Wilderness from the southwest.
Parking for 4 vehicles.
General Information
Salt Creek Trail enters Mt Adams Wilderness and offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Beginning from Salt Creek Trailhead on Forest Road 8031, this lightly used trail follows Road 060 (closed to vehicle travel) for 1 mile, then enters the Mt. Adams Wilderness.
The trail travels through large open timber following the Salt Creek drainage, passing several beaver ponds and meadows. As you hike along the trail near the beaver pond expect to see elk, deer, beaver, and eagles. The trail is maintained for 3 miles, ending near the confluence of Cascade and Salt Creeks.
Spring through Fall
Wilderness Permit required if entering Mt. Adams Wilderness. Free self-issue Wilderness Permit available at trailhead.
Wilderness Regulations apply within Mt Adams Wilderness
No fees are required for this site
Dogs must be on a leash.
Contact Name: Mt. Adams Ranger District
Contact Phone: 509-395-3400
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.10432
Longitude: -121.60331
Directions
From Trout Lake, WA take Mt. Adams Road to Forest Road 23. Follow forest Road 23 for about 7.7 miles. Take a right on Forest Road 8031. Then take the first right. Then stay left. Trailhead access is on 8031-060 spur road.
Parking
Room for four vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
