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Washington, Allen Mountain Trail
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State: Washington
Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Length, One-Way: 4 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 4240 feet
Maximum Elevation: 4720 feet
Best Season: June to October
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Light
Parking: Northwest Forest Pass is required at trailheads.

Late spring snow on the Cascades
Late spring snow on the Cascades

Trail Information

Formerly known as the Skate Mountain Trail, the Allen Mountain Trail is located near Forest Road 8460. The trail climbs 2.5 miles to the top of Allen Mountain. From the summit, the trail enters the open, sub alpine landscape and follows the ridge to a junction with Greenwood Lake Trail.

After snow begins to fall, it is common to see snowshoers along the Allen Mountain Trail.

Directions

From Highway 12:
Travel north on Forest Road 52 to Forest Road 84. From FR 84 travel south to Forest Road 8460

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