Interpretive Site: Basket Tree


Area Status: Open

This is a culturally historic site located in a peaceful stand of old growth forest. The site includes cedar trees that Native Americans peeled to access the under bark. There is an interpretive sign explaining the peeled cedars and a picnic table. An accessible loop trail with interpretive signs meanders through the site. The site is near Langfield Falls.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 06/09/2024: Site is accessible. For further information contact the Mt. Adams Ranger Station 509-395-3402
Fees: No fee
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Closed to All Motorized Use. Bicycle Use Prohibited.
Closest Towns: Trout Lake, WA
Water: No
Restroom: No
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Trout Lake, Washington take Highway 141 for over a mile to Trout Lake Creek Road and turn right. Continue on Trout Lake Creek Road until it crosses the forest boundary and becomes Forest Road 88. Continue on Forest Road 88 to the well signed site on the left just before the Big Tire intersection.  


Recreation Map

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Activities

Interpretive Areas

Picnicking

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
46.095545

  Longitude : 
-121.716641

  Elevation : 
3500