Trail #187 Iron Creek Campground Loop

Burley Area General Map in the Cowlitz Valley Vicinity. Sites include:

Angel Falls Loop Trail #228B
Badger Ridge Trail #257
Boundary Trail #1
Burley Mountain Lookout
Burley Mountain Trail #256
Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A
Covel Creek Trail #228
French Butte Trail #254
Iron Creek Campground
Iron Creek Falls Trail #91
Iron Creek Old Growth Trail #83
Iron Creek Campground Loop Trail #187 Mosquito Meadows Trail #292

Area Status: Open

This is an accessible trail and is open to hiker use only.

The Iron Creek Campground Loop Trail is a barrier-free trail designed for everyone, including, families and anyone looking for a wide, level trail. The trail circles the campground, weaving through hardwoods, old growth Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar and Hemlock. Much of the trail offers beautiful views of the Cispus River.

This trail can be accessed from various locations in the Iron Creek Campground and from Iron Creek Picnic Area. The trail, built by volunteers, connects with Iron Creek Oldgrowth Trail #83 at the Iron Creek Picnic Area. The picnic area serves as the primary trailhead for both trails.

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Title:	Tall Trees Inside Campsite
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Title:	Loop Road through Campground
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Title:	Single-Family Site 2
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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	4/1/24: Please read current Forest Order No. 06-03-05-24-01 for specific areas of this trail system that were affected by the 2023 Iron Creek Campground Fire.
Restrictions:	Closed to horse, bicycle and all motorized use.
Closest Towns:	Randle, WA; Packwood, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer right in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Road 25 for 7.8 eight miles and arrive at the campground on your left. Continue .1 miles to arrive at the picnic area on the left.

Activities

Day Hiking

This trail can be accessed from various locations in the Iron Creek Campground and from Iron Creek Picnic Area. The trail, built by volunteers, connects with Iron Creek Oldgrowth Trail #87 at the Iron Creek Picnic Area. The picnic area serves as the primary trailhead for both trails.