Recreation Rental: Gov. Mineral Springs Cabin

Area Status: Open

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.

This 5.3 mile trail offers views of Mounts Adams, Rainier, St. Helens, and Hood, along with views of Lemei Rock, a 5,925' promontory that juts 500' above Lake Wapiki.

From the Lemei Trailhead on Road 24 the trail heads east to pass through a second-growth forest. The trail then climbs to the ridge line, enters Indian Heaven Wilderness, and intersects with Filloon Trail #102. After 3 miles you will pass a junction with Lake Wapiki Trail #34A, a 0.5 mile that leads to Wapiki Lake. From here the trail climbs steeply to open meadow slopes, providing excellent views of the lake and Lemei Rock before descending to end at Indian Heaven Trail #33 near Cultus Lake.

Lemei Rock is the core of an old volcano and is the highest point in Indian Heaven Wilderness. Its crater forms the basin for Lake Wapiki.

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:	07/13/2024: Trail is logged out to the junction with the Wapiki Lake trail. In season mosquito repellent is recommended. Contact the Mt. Adams Ranger District for current info. (509)395-3402.
Permit Info:	Wilderness permit required. Permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead.
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Wilderness Regulations apply
Closest Towns:	Trout Lake, WA
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

Access trail at Lemei trailhead off Forest Road 24 or Indian Heaven Trail #33.

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).