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Recreation Region: Mt. Adams Area

Trail #192 Trapper Creek

The first 1.2 miles of this trail from Trapper Creek Trailhead is open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.

This trail climbs from Trapper Creek Trailhead on Forest Road 5401 through an old-growth forest, intersecting with Dry Creek Trail #194 almost immediately. The trail climbs for about 1 mile, before the junction with Observation Trail #132 near the Trapper Creek Wilderness boundary. The trail offers access to stands of old growth and rushing creeks. At 1.2 miles it becomes a hiker only trail.

After 1.2 miles the trail is open to Hikers Only. 

This hiker only section of the Trapper Creek Trail #192 starts at 1.2 miles from the Trapper Creek Trailhead. After crossing a creek, it passes the junction with Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133. Trapper Creek Trail continues its climb through a second-growth forest and intersects with Big Slide Primitive Trail #195 and Deer Cutoff Primitive Trail #209 shortly beyond that. The trail continues, dropping down to Trapper Creek and then crosses Slump Creek. From there, the trail climbs up from the creeks, intersecting with the west junction of the Deer Cutoff Primitive Trail #209. A short distance beyond that, it passes the junction with Sunshine Primitive Trail #198. Still climbing, the trail reaches Cliff Creek viewpoint at 1,900' elevation. The trail keeps climbing and crosses Trapper Creek at 2,200' elevation. The steep climb after that crossing is rewarded by a view of Trapper Creek Falls. The trail crosses Trapper Creek again at 3,300 feet elevation, passes the junction with Rim Primitive Trail, and ends at the junction with Observation Trail #132 just outside the northern Wilderness boundary.

Current Conditions
This trail is within the Big Hollow Fire (2020) burned area. Hikers travel at their own risk. Please review safety tips for burned areas.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

192

General Information

Low elevation trails typically melt out by mid-May. High elevation trails typically melt out by mid-July.  Snow may persist in spots on north facing slopes. There may be downed trees, washouts, and/or landslides on trails. Carrying mosquito repellent is advisable. Backcountry creeks and streams may dry out so plan ahead in case you need to bring in water.  Recreating in burned areas poses greater risks. See safety tips for burned areas. Please assist in reporting wildfires by calling 911 or Columbia Dispatch at (360) 891-5140.  Sign up for emergency alerts by county. 

Skamania County; Lewis County; Cowlitz County

Wilderness Permit required when entering Trapper Creek Wilderness. Free self-issue Wilderness Permit available at trailhead. 
A valid Recreation Pass required at Trapper Creek trailhead.

Getting There

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Nearby Recreation Sites

Last updated August 5th, 2025