Recreation Rental: Gov. Mineral Springs Cabin

Area Status: Open

Table Mountain Trail #18 climbs steadily through forests and past grassy meadows with numerous ponds. It provides good opportunities to see wildlife.

From Boundary Trail #1 the Table Mountain Trail #18 descends through an area of meadows, ponds, and scattered forest. The ponds along this route are home to frogs and early season mosquitoes. Please stay on the trail. Road 9091-020 is reached after 1.5 miles. There are four more road crossings before Forest Road 90 is reached, 4 miles from the Boundary Trail.

From Forest Road 90 the trail continues southeast for about another mile to meet Forest Road 23. Across Forest Road 23, Riley Camp Trail #64 continues east into Mt Adams Wilderness.

Please practice Leave No Trace principles. Meadows are fragile, please stay on the trail.

Government Mineral Springs Guard Station01

Title:	Government Mineral Springs Guard Station01
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Location:	Washington
Credit:	USDA Forest Service
Description:	Front view of Guard Station.
Source:	Pacific Northwest Region

Government Mineral Springs Guard Station02

Title:	Government Mineral Springs Guard Station02
Date:
Location:	Washington
Credit:	USDA Forest Service
Description:	Sleeping quarters.
Source:	Pacific Northwest Region

Government Mineral Springs Guard Station03

Title:	Government Mineral Springs Guard Station03
Date:
Location:	Washington
Credit:	USDA Forest Service
Description:	Sleeping quarters.
Source:	Pacific Northwest Region

Government Mineral Springs Guard Station04

Title:	Government Mineral Springs Guard Station04
Date:
Location:	Washington
Credit:	USDA Forest Service
Description:	Kitchen area.
Source:	Pacific Northwest Region

Government Mineral Springs Guard Station05

Title:	Government Mineral Springs Guard Station05
Date:
Location:	Washington
Credit:	USDA Forest Service
Description:	View of fireplace.
Source:	Pacific Northwest Region

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	7/13/2024: Trail is accessible but not logged out. For more information contact Mt. Adams Ranger Station 509-395-3402
Best Season:	Summer- Fall
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Closest Towns:	Trout Lake, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mount Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

Access from Forest Road 90:

From Cougar, Washington drive east on Highway 503 to the Forest Boundary where it becomes Forest Road 90. Continue east on Forest Road 90 past Twin Falls Campground to the trailhead about a mile past the campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Cabin Rentals

When roads are snow-free, you can reach the cabin by car. During the winter, a trip to the cabin on skis or snowshoes will take you about ten minutes from parking. The cabin is within easy walking distance of Trapper Creek Wilderness and less than an hour's drive to Indian Heaven Wilderness and the Mt. St Helens National Volcanic Monument (area is unavailable) and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, conveniently located for day trips.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Brown and Brook trout in Soda Peaks Lake, June through September, as well as additional spots in Trapper Creek Wilderness.

Fish Species

Brown and Brook trout

River and Stream Fishing

Nearby fishing opportunities include Spring Chinook fishing on the Wind River (below Carson National Fish Hatchery), approximately April - June.

Fish Species

Spring Chinook salmon

Day Hiking

The cabin is within easy walking distance of Trapper Creek Wilderness and less than an hour's drive to Indian Heaven Wilderness and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 (during the summer months).