Trail #139 East Fork
This trail is open to motorcycle, hiker, horse and bicycle use.
The trail starts at the Forest Road 4200-514 bridge, crossing the East Fork Lewis River. The trail follows the East Fork upstream. One mile from the start, the East Fork must be crossed at a ford which may be difficult during periods of high water. Beyond the ford the trail continues upstream another 1 mile to a second ford near Poison Gulch. Beyond the second ford the trail climbs steeply toward Little Lookout Mountain and it ends at Forest Road 41.
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General Information
Low elevation trails typically melt out by mid-May. High elevation trails typically melt out by mid-July. Snow may persist in spots on north facing slopes. There may be downed trees, washouts, and/or landslides on trails. Carrying mosquito repellent is advisable. Backcountry creeks and streams may dry out so plan ahead in case you need to bring in water. Recreating in burned areas poses greater risks. See safety tips for burned areas. Please assist in reporting wildfires by calling 911 or Columbia Dispatch at (360) 891-5140. Sign up for emergency alerts by county.
Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument & District
Contact Phone: (360) 449-7800
Getting There
Directions
From Vancouver, WA head north on I-5 and take exit 9, then drive Highway 502 east for 7.7 miles to Battleground. Or, from I-205 from Vancouver, take Highway 500 East (Exit 30) which turns into 503 north to Battleground.
Head north on 503 for about 6 miles. Turn right on Rock Creek Road and go about 8 miles continuing past Lucia Falls and Moulton Falls.
Turn right on Sunset Falls Road just past Moulton Falls. Continue east for about 7 miles. Continue past Sunset Campground. The road now becomes FS Road 42 as you enter the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Follow 42 for about 5 miles of bumpy potholes and look for a wide spot on the right side of the road. The trail begins on an abandoned road that is blocked with boulders and largely grown over with vegetation.
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
