Trail Overview

Bethel Ridge offers some of the most incredible views of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier available in Washington. Rough terrain and moderately deep holes limit this ridge to vehicles with good ground clearance, but many stock vehicles can still find their way to views of a lifetime. Primitive campsites can be found all over the ridge, so feel free to stay for a sunset but don't forget to catch the sunrise to the east.

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Difficulty

While stock vehicles with high clearance can navigate the ridge with care, this rocky trail could easily claim the oil pan of an unsuspecting or inexperienced driver.

Technical Rating

Jayson Jackson

May 21, 2025

Open

Clear of snow! Too muddy for me on the east side but easily accessible from the west.

Dawnie C

Jun 21, 2024

Open

Ray J

Jun 16, 2024

Open

32deg & snowing. Trail was muddy

Chauncy G

Jul 27, 2023

Open