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Forest Road 23
Forest Road 23 accesses the east side of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and runs from Trout Lake north to Randle, WA. The road connects the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District and the Mt. Adams Ranger District passing through high Cascades and Wilderness scenery along the way. Driving along Upper Cispus River and the edge of Mt. Adams Wilderness Area, with adjacent roads to High Lakes area access available. It is paved for most of its route, there is a 12-mile gravel stretch over Babyshoe Pass.
ALERT: Forest Road 23 is not maintained in winter. Baby Shoe Pass is not accessible. It re-opens in the snow free months in early Summer through Fall.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 6/28/2022: Forest Road 23 is now snow free and open to the public. Crews have not been able to do any road maintenance yet, travel with caution. Contact Mt. Adams Ranger District for current information 509-395-3402. ALERT: This summer Forest Road 23 will be closed from Milepost 9.5-10.0, for repair & maintenance mid July - mid August. |
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Activities
Viewing Scenery
Many activities area found along this route, but nature viewing and scenic driving top the list.
