Trail Overview

This 17-mile out-and-back trail takes you back into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest along the Mount Rainer National Park Boundary. At the beginning of the trail, there is a sign stating the road is closed, that is for the old trail going into the National Park, not this trail. The trail goes by Lookout Mountain and ends at a clearing. There is one area where the trail has started to wash out and is very narrow, but still passable. This trail is passable by AWD and 4WD vehicles.

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Difficulty

This is a single vehicle trail with mud holes less than 12" in depth.

Technical Rating

Isaac Tolman

Jun 14, 2026

Open

Narrow trail at times, drove up to bridle and it was very narrow at times and off camber in certain areas, just air down and take your time

Lance Kanski

Sep 20, 2025

Open

it was a great trail, awesome view of Mount Rainier.

Corey Crimmins

Jun 19, 2025

Open

Road surface is in good condition for 4x4, its a little rough at the beginning but smooth out nicely. 2 ft. high SNOW drift covered road near 4000 ft. Elv. I had 5 snow crossings to get to the top. Should be totally clear by July.

Fred Stankowski

Dec 13, 2024

Open

Elmer Barrientos

Jun 19, 2024

Open

Potholes every now and then, some deep and some shallow. At about 4400ft of elevation there is snow, decided to turn back around since I have a 2wd and didn’t want to get stuck.