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Angry Mountain - Logout

Backcountry Response Team

Thu Jul 30, 2026 8:30 AM — Sun Aug 2, 2026 3:30 PM

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Region

South Cascades — Goat Rocks

Features: Logout, Earn Northwest Forest Pass

Crew Leader: James Alexander

Views toward Angry Mountain. Photo by trip reporter almondsonleash.

Overview

WTA worked hard to re-open this trail after many years of neglect, but since then have only returned once, in 2024. This crew is removing several years worth of logs on one of WTA's signature lost trails.

About the Area

Topping out at over 6000 feet, Angry Mountain punctuates a long ridge separating Lily Basin to the north from the Middle Fork Johnson Creek valley to the south.


The first two miles climb very steeply, ensuring this entry way into the Goat Rocks remains adventurous and lonesome. But those who gain the ridge are rewarded with breathtaking views along the ridge that eventually connects to the popular Lily Basin Trail.

What to Expect

This is an exciting and adventurous work party for the right volunteers. It is a strenuous trip, please be sure that you and your equipment are up to the task. The campsite is remote and the terrain rugged.

Project Description

After several winters with only 3 days of maintenance, we're preparing to remove trees big and small that have fallen across the trail. This crew may also work with digging tools to restore the walking surface where it has been obscured by fallen trees.

Camping and Hiking Information

  • Type: Backcountry camp on a wooded slope with water source from a nearby spring.
  • Initial hike to camp location: 4 miles up very steep terrain. 2,000 feet elevation gain (in the first 2.5 miles) and possibly logs to climb over to get to a suitable camp site. We've dubbed the camp location "Middle Camp"
  • From camp each day's hike to the work will depend on how far we cut in. Expect 2-4 miles of round trip hiking during the work day.

Schedule

  • First Day: Pack in to the camp location.
  • Work Days: Project work logging out, brushing and restoring tread depending on what trail conditions we discover this season.
  • Final Day: Break down camp, finish any loose ends on the trail project, hike out and say goodbye to the crew at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a challenging backcountry adventure!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • A great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need for the project
  • Backpacking gear and food for multiple nights on the trail
  • Good physical condition to hike with a fully-loaded backpack and be physically active for about 8-9 hours daily on uneven terrain 
  • Backpacking experience including ability to run your own camp following Leave No Trace principles
  • Day work party experience recommended
  • Flexibility to adapt to changes due to unpredictable weather or land manager requests
  • Minimum age: 18

What to Bring

Required

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots. Review our Logout Boot Guide for more details.
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, or mesh “bug eyes”. Glasses should have wrapping side shields. ANSI Z87.1+)
  • Long pants
  • Long sleeve shirt

Required for Chainsaw Use

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots that are “cut resistant” or leather, laced boots that provide ankle support and nonskid soles.

A hard hat will be provided by WTA if you do not already have a WTA provided hard hat. For chainsaw use, volunteers will be provided with additional PPE (eye protection, ear pro, gloves, and chainsaw chaps). For safety reasons, volunteers who do not have required gear will not be able to participate in the work party.

In addition to items listed above, bring the following backpacking gear:

  • WTA hard hat
  • Work gloves
  • Backpack to carry all of your gear
  • Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad
  • Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip
  • At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water
  • Rain jacket and rain pants
  • Extra warm clothing
  • Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals
  • Sun and bug protection
  • Headlamp and extra batteries
  • Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries
  • ​First aid kit
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

A hard hat will be provided by WTA if you do not already have a WTA provided hard hat. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own.

More Information

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Directions

From the Seattle area your best bet is going around the east side of Rainier via State Route 410 to reach Packwood. For those coming from the Vancouver area, follow I-5 north, then head east on Hwy 12 to Randle. The Angry Mountain Trailhead is off the NF-21 road about 3 miles west of Packwood or about 13 miles east of Randle on the south side of U.S. 12.


From Hwy 12 take FS-21 for about 7 to 7.5 miles, there is a sign on the right side of the road saying that Angry Mountain Trail is left and then a side road going up hill on the left. The side road is drivable, but it does have some ruts. If you come to the NF-2130 road (to the right off NF-21) you have gone too far.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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