Carlton Road- FS 4400017

This trail starts mostly on gravel, then changes to a dirt trail about halfway. The trail has a minor wash in the gravel section, then the dirt sections wind through an old, burnt, and cut area. There is one muddy section, and the rest of the trail is relatively smooth. Any vehicle should be able to traverse this trail. The trail dead ends into a circular campsite with a pre-existing fire ring. From this site, you can hear Carlton Creek rushing through the forest, and you have sweeping views of the hill sides around you. There are no amenities on this trail, but it is a peaceful ride through the forest. This trail is closed December 1st through April 1st, and there is a gate at the beginning. Cell phone service was enough to send a message and not much more. The City of Packwood is close by, and you can find services and amenities there. You are about 5 miles from Mt Ranier National Park on this trail.