Section 3 Lake Trailhead

Provides access to: Bear Creek Mountain Trail #1130 within Goat Rocks Wilderness. There is also access to Tieton Meadows Trail #1128 within the first mile of Bear Mountain Creek Trail.

At a Glance

Fees:	No Fee
Permit Info:	Wilderness permits are required. The self-issuing permits are free and available at trailheads.
Usage:	Light-Medium
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	Wilderness regulations apply Camping prohibited within 100 feet of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and within 100 feet of lakes. Shoe Lake basin and Snow Grass Flats are closed to camping and campfires; camping is available at Hidden Springs (about 1 mile west of Shoe Lake). The Yakima Indian Reservation, bordering the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the southeast side, is closed to the general public except for the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail route
Closest Towns:	Naches, WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Naches Ranger District, (509) 653 1401

General Information

Directions:

From Packwood, WA take US-12 E for 27.5 miles and turn right on Forest Road 1200 (Tieton Reservoir Road) and follow for about 3 miles then take a left to stay on Forest Road 1200 to drive around Clear Lake and follow for 2 miles. Then go right on Forest Road 1205 and follow for 2.7 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 742 and take a slight right on Forest Road 1204 and follow Forest Road 1204 about 6 miles to the trailhead.

Alert: The road is rough.

General Notes:

No facilities

Parking:

Parking for five vehicles