Cougar Lake Road

This dirt-based forest road travels from the National Forest through State of Washington land. You will need a Discover Pass to enjoy the state land and lake area. It leads you to Cougar Lake and the campground there that has a vault-style toilet. Once you pass the lake, there is a water crossing that is under a foot deep, and then the terrain opens up as you travel through a meadow. The views in this meadow section are beautiful of the surrounding peaks. There are minor ruts and wash, and one section that has a rock garden, but any vehicle type should have no issue on this trail. Cell phone service was good, but other than the vault toilet at the lake, there are no amenities on the trail. From the start of the trail, you are approximately 15 minutes from the town of Winthrop, which has the nearest supplies and services.