Sand Ridge

Name: Sand Ridge
Rating: 1.8

South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley

46.6509, -121.2786 Map & Directions

Length: 8.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet
Highest Point: 5,400 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

Views along Sand Ridge. Photo by Zillah525. Full-size image

Dogs allowed on leash
Wildlife
Lakes
Fall foliage

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

Permits Required

Wilderness permit. Self-issue at trailhead (no fee)

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This trail in the William O. Douglas wilderness climbs from the north side of Highway 12 through second-growth forest. It offers access to Spiral Butte and Shellrock Lake, among other lakes in this area. While it's a lovely spot to enjoy a low-key backpack, the water here can make the area swampy in the spring and early summer. Continue reading

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Hiking Sand Ridge

This trail in the William O. Douglas wilderness climbs from the north side of Highway 12 through second-growth forest.

It offers access to Spiral Butte and Shellrock Lake, among other lakes in this area. While it's a lovely spot to enjoy a low-key backpack, the water here can make the area swampy in the spring and early summer.

Sand Ridge

Map & Directions

Trailhead

Co-ordinates: 46.6509, -121.2786 Open in Google Maps