Contact Info
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
10024 US Hwy. 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA 98377
10024 US Hwy. 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA 98377
- Phone:
- 360-497-1100
Basics
- Location:
- In the William O. Douglas Wilderness
- Length:
- 3.8 miles
- Elevation Range:
- 3760 feet to 5680 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1920 feet
Description
Starting from or Road 1284, the Sand Lake Trail climbs steeply through dense forest before entering the William O. Douglas Wilderness. (There is a vehicle turnaround area .2 miles past the trail.) It takes an even grade towards Cortright Point. Turning east, the trail descends to the PCT at Sand Lake.
This trail was part of the YakamaCowlitz Trail. The Sand Lake Trail once accessed a Nachespam village, now covered by Rim Rock Lake.
Details
Location:
In the William O. Douglas Wilderness
Length:
3.8 miles
Elevation Range:
3760 feet to 5680
Elevation Change:
1920
