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Trail #76 Clear Lost
This trail is open to hiker and horse use only.
From the trailhead on Highway 12 this trail descends 1 mile to the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz River and into Goat Rocks Wilderness. Here hikers and stock must ford the river. The trail climbs through a dense forest, crossing Clear Fork Trail #61 and on into an alpine landscape, ending at the junction of Bluff Lake Trail #65 and Packwood Lake Trail #78 about 1 mile north of Lost Lake.
Special Conditions: There are no bridge crossings. Hikers must ford the river. There is room for only one vehicle at the unmarked trailhead on US Highway 12.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 7/24/24: To Lily Lake no issues reported. From trailhead to trail connection #61 heading south; you will encounter 50 down trees on trail after the Cowlitz River crossing. Once reaching burn area, you will encounter a major blow down of trees making trail access hazardous and difficult. |
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| Permit Info: | Free Wilderness Permit Required. Permits are available at the trailhead. |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness Regulations apply. |
| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Packwood, WA take US-12 East for 17 miles to the trailhead. Trailhead will be on the left.