Trailhead: Killen Creek

Area Status: Open

Provides access to: Killen Creek Trail #113 which enters Mt. Adams Wilderness from the north.

Parking area has a gravel surface and capacity of eight vehicles.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 09/21/24: Trailhead is open. For current information contact Mt. Adams Ranger District (509)395-3402.
Permit Info:
  • Wilderness Permit Required.  Permits are free and available at trailhead. 
  • Purchase of a Cascades Volcano Pass is required if you are climbing above 7,000 feet elevation in Mt. Adams Wilderness, between June 1 and September 30. These are also available at the trailhead. 
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: Wilderness Regulations apply. 
  • Climbing Permits required above 7000ft. June 1 - Sept. 30
Closest Towns: Trout Lake, WA
Water: No
Restroom: No
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Trout Lake, WA, take Mt Adams Road for 1.3 mi. Continue on Forest Road 23 towards ​Randle and follow for approximately 23 miles. Then take Forest Road 2329 (towards Takhlakh Lake) and follow for about 5 miles to the trailhead.


Recreation Map

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Activities

Mountain Climbing

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Riding

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
46.288134

  Longitude : 
-121.552326

  Elevation : 
4600