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American Ridge Lodge

5.0 (1 Rating)
This trail is a short climb to an open area where the American Ridge Lodge is located. There is also a bathroom.
0.6
mi
Distance
354
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyHistoricalSpringWildflowers
Access Issues
Park at the bottom

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.58mi
Distance
354ft
Elevation Gain
108ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,136ft
High Point
2,792ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The terrain is maintained as the lodge is a rental area for the Naches Forest Dept. The lodge was built in 1935 to attract skiing to the Pacific Northwest and was the only one of its kind in the area until White Pass Ski opened. There isn't cellular signal, electricity, or running water at the lodge. There is a small spring in the meadow below the lodge with lots of area to pitch a tent and access to the 26 mile American Ridge Trail.

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Contributors
Jeremy Day