N80 Mt Adams (FR 8000000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
N80 Mt Adams (FR 8000000) in WA
An 8.4-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Yakima County, WA. The road serves Trout Lake Big Tree Interpretive Site.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
4.5 of the 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length.
White Salmon River runs 0.1 mi off. Mount Adams stands 10,112 ft above the site, 12 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 21 mi off.
September normals 41–74°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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