Recreation area

Trailhead: Middle Trail (Upper)

Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Provides access to: Upper Middle Trail #26. Parking for 2 vehicles.

Getting there

From Trout Lake, WA take State Highway 141. Turn Right on Rd. 88, drive approx. 12 miles to spur Rd. 8841 (just before Big Tire Junction). Trailhead is located along Rd. 8841 (NOTE: Upper Middle Trailhead was relocated from the former trailhead near Surprise Lakes area in 2018).

Activities

  • HIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.