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2.2 miles
Distance
657 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
3,901 ft
High Point
651 ft
Altitude change
3,245 ft
Altitude min
3,250 ft
Altitude start
3,901 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
30%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
Cowlitz Trail Details
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Riding AreaWilliam O. Douglas Wilderness
Naches, Washington -
Ref Number#44
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Local Popularity95 in Hiking [+]
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- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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OSM Way
The trail begins at Soda Springs trailhead which is not open to horses. Stock users please use Cowlitz Horse Trail #44A.
The trail then winds through dense forest into subalpine terrain, crosses many small streams, and passes lakes and small potholes including Penoyer Lake. Continuing east, Trail #44 meets the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 near Tumac Mountain.
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Directions to cowlitz-trail trailhead
(46.704210, -121.480650)
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Nearby Trails
- Cowlitz Horse Trail 4,567 ft
- Kincaid Trail 1 mile
- Pony Creek 1 mile
- Cowlitz Trail 3 miles
- Jug Lake Trail 3 miles
William O. Douglas Wilderness
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowlitz Trail
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Where is Cowlitz Trail located?
Cowlitz Trail is located in William O. Douglas Wilderness, Naches, Washington, United States. It is part of the William O. Douglas Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.70421, -121.48065.
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How hard is Cowlitz Trail?
Cowlitz Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Cowlitz Trail?
Cowlitz Trail has 657 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,245 ft to 3,901 ft.
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Is Cowlitz Trail a point to point trail?
Cowlitz Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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