Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest summit at 11,240 feet, is a volcano with 11 active glaciers. The top several thousand feet of the mountain is Wilderness and covered with forested slopes and alpine meadows. All climbing routes on Mt. Hood are technical, including the "easier" southside climbing route, with crevasses to cross, falling rocks, and often inclement weather. Ropes, crampons and other technical…

The Mt. Lamborn Trail #895 begins at an intersection with the Lamborn Trail #894 and ends on Mount Lamborn. After passing between Mt. Lamborn and Landend Peaks on the Lamborn Trail #894, the Mt. Lamborn Trail #895 will intersect the Lamborn Trail. The Mt. Lamborn Trail then begins a steep climb towards Mt. Lamborn's summit. After several switchbacks the trail ends on a spruce and fir covered bench. From the…

7,280 acres on the Mad River District

Expansive views, lots of connecting trails and access to the western portion of the Wilderness of Rock with its immense boulders and picturesque formations characterize this high country trail. The Mt. Lemmon Trail starts out near the summit of the 9,157 foot peak for…

Little Sur Trail to Big Sur State Park

Explore rugged trails which lead to clear lakes, steep ridges and flowered, mountain slopes. View downed and standing dead trees killed during the 1980 eruption by a sizzling, lateral blast that pummeled the pristine forest, and see the plants and wildlife that have returned. The backcounty offers spectacular views of the crater, blast zone, and log-strewn Spirit Lake, as well as Mount Rainier and Mount Adams.…

This highly developed trailhead access the Mount Margaret Trail. The trail crosses South Lone Pine Creek then meanders through meadows, sparse stands of lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees, and granite outcroppings. The trail often follows old logging roads. It passes through an area known as Five Points, which is the intersection of five roads/trails. At least one trail originates in Dowdy Lake Campground, and…

At the top of this route enjoy views of Mt. Margaret with Lake Margaret below and the Mt. Stuart range to the northeast. Follow the road southeast for approximately a mile and a half from the snow-bermed road end. The road follows curves around the base of Rampart Ridge. After crossing Wolfe Creek, climb and switchback, then at approximately 3.2 miles the road splits. The left fork climbs another half mile to…

Mount Massive, at 14,421 feet, it is the second highest peak in Colorado at just 12 feet behind its southern neighbor, Mt. Elbert. Its name comes from its elongated shape: it has five summits, all above 14,000 feet, and a summit ridge over 3 miles long, resulting in more area above 14,000 feet than any other mountains in the 48 contiguous states, narrowly edging out Mt. Rainier. It is located in the Mount Massive…

Mount Massive Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1980, and it now has a total of 30,540 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Forest Service. The Mount Massive Wilderness is bordered by the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness to the west. Mount Massive (14,421 feet), Colorado's second highest peak, and other mountains of the Sawatch Range have two…

This observation deck, also known as Julia's Deck, is accessed by an easy 1/8 mile accessible trail. It provides views of the Mount of the Holy Cross and is often reserved for wedding ceremonies. The small wooden deck has 3 benches for seating and can hold approximately 30 people. The parking area can hold up to 10 vehicles and has a vault toilet. Call the Holy Cross Ranger District to reserve a 2-3 hour time slot…

Mount of the Holy Cross Trail #2009 begins at the end of Tigiwon Road #707 and ends at the top of Mount of the Holy Cross within Holy Cross Wilderness where regulations apply. This is a very strenuous hike with over 8,000 vertical feet of elevation change and several miles of walking on rock (each direction) to climb the peak and…

Mount Oxford the 27th highest peak in Colorado, at 14,153 feet. It was named in 1931 after the tradition of naming the mountains after prestigious colleges (such as nearby Columbia and Harvard), this mountain…

Provides access to: Mount Pilchuck Trail 700

This trail can be accessed via Forest Road 322 which climbs the east side of the peak from the Young Life Camp. At the end of the road, the trail climbs along the peak's east ridge. This road is closed by snow from November through June. Passengers vehicles cannot travel this rocky road and should park down at the Young Life Camp and hike the road. For detailed information about climbing these peaks, visit the…

Mount Princeton Campground offers 19 sites equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Wheelchair accessible vault toilets are provided. Firewood is sold on site. Parking spurs are gravel. Site 2 is used by the host from mid-May to Labor Day weekend; after that, it is available as a "walk-up," first-come, first-served site. Sites 1 and 14-17 are "walk-up," first-come, first-served sites. All other…

The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area offers unique recreation opportunities in a 5,000ft high area with large rock formations, mountain balds, and spruce-fir forests. Within Mount Rogers, there are four wilderness areas, 400 miles of trail, eleven campgrounds, three rental cabins, and beautiful scenic roads, such as the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway and road to Whitetop Mountain. Mt. Rogers is home to 60 miles of…

An Everlasting Friendship Deadwood Sheriff, Seth Bullock, built the Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower as a dedication to Pres. Theodore Roosevelt.  Read Tower Projects Mount Roosevelt underwent stabilization in 2010 to reinforce the base & restore the monument for public use…

The Mount Roosevelt Trail is approximately 1 mile round trip up a moderately sloped trail from a gravel parking area to the Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower, located north of Deadwood, South Dakota.  Visit the Mount Roosevelt…

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This trail climbs through a lodgepole pine forest for approximately 1 mile to the old mining town of Masontown. Spectacular views of Dillon Reservoir, the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide can be seen from Masontown. At this point an option is to continue on the steep trail up to the summit of Mount Royal. Mining ruins at Masontown as well as some near the summit provide other opportunities for explorers.…

Located within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, the Mount Rynda Cabin is a 16' x 16' A-frame cabin with sleeping loft and partially covered front porch. Amenities include 2 single bunks (1 w/ trundle), a wooden table and benches, and oil space heater. The heater requires #1 stove oil only, which is NOT provided. Bring stove oil, bedding, cook stove, lanterns and utensils. Wilderness restrictions apply.

The trail travels along a saddle south of the summit and the last 0.5 miles to the summit is marked by a few rock cairns. To continue on to Mount Tabeguache, follow the ridge, northwest, from the summit. Be aware when descending from Tabeguache not to descend into McCoy Gulch. Many disoriented hikers have taken this dangerous route in error resulting in search and rescues calls, injuries, and deaths.…

Mount Sherman is Colorado's 46th highest peak at 14,036 feet. This mountain, usually considered one of the easiest of Colorado's 54 Fourteeners, is an excellent climb for beginning mountaineers, but basic mountaineer rules still apply. It is a fast hike for a reasonably fit person since it is possible to park as high as 12,000 feet, leaving only a couple thousand feet of elevation gain to the summit and a round-trip…

The 13,015 acre Mt. Skokomish Wilderness is located in the southeast portion of the Olympic National Forest, north of Lake Cushman in Mason County. This Wilderness includes very steep terrain ranging in elevation from 800 feet near Lake Cushman to the 6,612 foot summit of Mt. Stone. Other major peaks include Mt. Skokomish 6,434', Henderson 6,000', Pershing 6,154', and Washington 6,255'. Barren ridges and numerous…

The Mt. Sneffels Trail #204 begins at an intersection with the Blue Lakes Trail and ends at an elevation of 12,960 feet, below the Summit.  Follow the Blue Lakes Trail #201 for approximately 0.2 miles to where a cairn makes the intersection with the Mt. Sneffels Trail and stay to the right. The trail begins to ascend Mt. Sneffels, continues to a couloir that may be filled with snow. At this point the hike…

Visit Mount St. Helens from any direction! View areas below for current information. Mount St. Helens West From I-5, drive into the heart of the blast zone. Spectacular crater views, visitor centers, picnic areas and hikes await. Learn…

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Roads 25 and 99 provide access to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument's vast blown down forest and views of the legendary Spirit Lake. These forest roads are typically open from late June until November. Other great opportunities include mountain biking, hiking and/or picnicking at Smith Creek and journeying into the Mount Margaret Backcountry via the Norway Pass Trail.

Forest Road 83: This nine-mile, paved road passes through forests, over 2,000 year-old lava flows and across a mudflow created during the 1980 eruption. From Forest Road 8303, a spur road, visit Trail of Two Forests Interpretive Site or Ape Cave.…

Mount St. Helens is an active volcano and the central feature of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The mountain is a popular climb for both beginning and experienced mountaineers. Although people are able to climb Mount St. Helens year-round, late spring through early fall is the most popular season. Most climbers use the Monitor Ridge Route from Climbers Bivouac. A…