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Trail #252 Big Creek
This trail is open to hiker, motorcycle, horse and bicycle use. No motorized use from March 1 to June 30.
This begins on Forest Road 8420 and climbs steeply to Big Creek and Cora Falls before reaching Cora Lake. Skirting the lake, it passes a junction with Teeley Creek Trail #251, enters a dense forest and climbs to its terminus on Forest Road 8440. Features include Cora Falls, Cora Lake, and High Rock.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 8/19/24: Prepare for Streams Crossing and heavy mosquito population. Road 84 and 8440 are recently maintained. |
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| Restrictions: | No motorized use March 1 - June 30. This trail is closed to ATV use. |
| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: | Recreation pass is not required at trailhead. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Packwood, WA. Follow Forest Road 52 (Skate Creek) north for 18.2 miles and turn left on Forest Road 84. Follow Forest Road 84 for 4.2 miles and turn right on Forest Road 8420. Follow Forest Road 8420 for 1.6 miles and arrive at the trail on your left.