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Campground: Takhlakh Lake
High Lakes area general map in the Cowlitz Valley Vicinity. Sites include: Adams Fork Campground, Boulder Trail #1C, Cat Creek Campground, Council Bluff Trail #117, Green Mountain Trail #110 , Hamilton Buttes Trail #118 , Hamilton Peak Trail #109, High Lakes Trail #116, Horseshoe Lake Campground, Keenes Horse Camp, Keenes Trail #120, Killen Creek Campground, Spring Creek Trail #115, East Canyon Trail #265, Takh Takh Meadow Trail #136.
This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses and bicycles.
This 4.4 mile trail follows Kraus Ridge through dense old growth and offers views of the Cispus River Valley and Tower Rock.
Beginning on Forest Road 2306, this trail crosses Forest Road 2506 and ends on Forest Road 2506.037. The trail was named after William Kraus, a prospector and homesteader in the area before 1905. It is usually a good early season hike.
Special Conditions: Closed to motorized use from December 1 to April 1.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 3/19/24: Clear of snow, minimal obstacles for hikers only. Mountain Bikers may have to stop or slow down often due to down tree limbs and debris on trails. See Restrictions section for Motorized use of this trail. |
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| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | Closed to motorized use from December 1 to April 1. Closed to ATV use. |
| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:Trail is off Forest Road 2306 and ends on Road 2506.037.
From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Follow Forest Road 23 for about 4.5 miles. Go right on Forest Road 2306 and follow for less than a mile to the trail access.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 46 single site(s), 7 double site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71647\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping: Easy access for RV camping.| No. of Sites | 53 |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=71647\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Size Restrictions | 22' |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 22' |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Fishing for rainbow trout is good early in the season.| Fish Species | Rainbow trout |