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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trailhead: Tatoosh North

Provides access to the north end of the Tatoosh Trail #161 which enters the Tatoosh Wilderness.  

General Information

Mid May - Mid October

24 hours/day

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

No fee.

Contact Name: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Contact Phone: 360-497-1100

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.711504

Longitude: -121.714397

Directions

From Packwood, WA take Forest Road 52 (Skate Creek Road) and follow for 4 miles then take a right on Forest Road 5270 and follow about 7 miles to the trailhead.

Parking

Very limited roadside 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 22nd, 2025