Trailhead: Grassy Knoll

Area Status: Open
Two cars in a gravel parking area.

Provides access to: Grassy Knoll Trail #146.

At 5.5. miles from the trailhead Grassy Knoll Trail ends at the Pacific Crest Trail #2000

Gravel parking lot at the trailhead is at the junction of road numbers 68 and 6800-511. Road is rough and winding.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 06/16/2024: Trailhead is accessible. FR 68 has some potholes in sections of the road. High clearance recommended. Contact Mt. Adams Ranger District for current information (509)395-3402.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Closed to All Motorized Use. Bicycle use prohibited.
Closest Towns: Carson, WA
Water: No
Restroom: No
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

There are two routes to Grassy Knoll trailhead:

From Carson, Washington take Wind River Highway to Bear Creek Road and turn right. Continue on Bear Creek to the Forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road 6808. Stay on Forest Road 6808 to the junction with Forest Road 68 at Triangle Pass. Turn left on to Forest Road 68 and drive about 1.5 miles to Spur Road 511 and the trailhead at the junction in the road.

From Willard, Washington take Forest Road 66 to the junction with Forest Road 68. Veer left on to Forest Road 68 and go past the intersection with Forest Road 6808 to the trailhead located at the junction with Spur road 511 .

Alert: Road is rough and winding.


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Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.797649

  Longitude : 
-121.741120

  Elevation : 
3600