Independence Pass Loop

Name: Independence Pass Loop
Rating: 3.0

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

46.2820, -122.0966 Map & Directions

Length: 6.5 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1665 feet
Highest Point: 4700 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

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Dogs not allowed
Lakes

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Northwest Forest Pass

The Independence Pass trail is impassable past the first 1.5 miles due to significant washouts and cannot currently be connected with the Boundary Trail to complete this loop. Continue reading

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Hiking Independence Pass Loop

The Independence Pass trail is impassable past the first 1.5 miles due to significant washouts and cannot currently be connected with the Boundary Trail to complete this loop.

Independence Pass Loop

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Co-ordinates: 46.2820, -122.0966 Open in Google Maps

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Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From State Highway 12 in Randle, take Hwy 131S south for 2.8 miles to Forest Road 25. Continue on FR 25 for another 24.3 miles to the junction with Forest Road 99. Turn right onto FR 99 towards Windy Ridge. Drive approximately 12.2 miles to Independence Pass Trailhead. on your right.

From Cougar, take Lewis River Road east for 2.8 miles. The road then changes to Forest Road 90. Continue on FR 90 for 16 miles and stay to the left on Forest Road 25, pass the Pine Creek Information Center. Drive FR 25 for 25 miles to the junction of Forest Road 99. Turn left onto FR 99 towards Windy Ridge. Drive approximately 12.2 miles to Independence Pass Trailhead on your right.

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Independence Pass Loop

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Hiking Independence Pass Loop

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