Area Status: Open
Goat Creek Trail is 5.5 miles long and begins in old growth Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. After 0.5 miles the trail passes underneath spectacular waterfalls, then follows Goat Creek. It crosses a small creek twice as it climbs to views of the forest below. The trail wanders near open meadows and rock cliffs before it meets with Goat Mountain Trail #217 south of Vanson Peak.
Special conditions: Wet in the spring and no bridges over stream crossings.
Access to the trailhead is on private land. Check for road closures during fire season.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: |
Winter conditions exist; expect snow and ice. |
Usage: |
Light |
Restrictions: |
Closed to motorized use |
Closest Towns: |
Randle, WA; Glenoma, WA |
Water: |
No |
Restroom: |
No |
Operated By: |
Forest Service |
Information Center: |
Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument |
General Information
Directions:
From Randle, WA head west on US-12 for 10.2 miles. Turn left on Glenoma Road and continue for about 1.7 miles. Turn left on Champion Haul Road and follow for about 3.4 miles (you will pass Taidnapam Park and cross the Cowlitz River). Then go right onto Forest Road 27 and follow for about 0.8 miles. Then stay left on Forest Road 2750 and continue for about 3.5 miles.
*Please note the access road to this trailhead is on private land.
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