Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Dark Divide
Randle, Washington
Difficulty Rating

Double Black Diamond rate
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

No
Local Popularity
75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Land Manager

USFS

This trail is open to hiker use only.

The trail climbs to the semi-open summit of Council Bluff, providing views of Mt. Adams and surrounding peaks. Please use caution when hiking this trail; there are steep cliffs in the area. Take the Boundary Trail #1 a short distance northwest of Council Lake to the junction with Council Bluff Trail.

In 1932 the Forest Service built a fire lookout on top of Council Bluff. The structure was removed in the 1960s.

source: USFS

Access Info

Directions:
From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Road 23 for approximately 32 miles and turn right on Forest Road 2334. Follow Forest Road 2334 for approximately .8 miles and turn right on Forest Road 2324016. Follow Forest Road 2324016 for approximately .2 miles and arrive at Council Lake. Hike northwest along the Boundary Trail to the Junction of Trail #117.

Disclaimer

This trail is maintained by the US Forest Service. Check with the USFS/Gifford Pinchot National Forest for the latest trail status.

Local Trail Association

Evergreen - Cowlitz-Naches Chapter (www.evergreenmtb.org)
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More Stats for Council Bluff Trail #117 bike trail

Altitude change

132 ft
Altitude min

4,945 ft
Altitude max

5,121 ft
Altitude start

4,962 ft
Altitude end

5,093 ft
Grade

8.809%
Grade max

-25.535%
Grade min

38.741%
Distance climb

1,092 ft
Distance down

358 ft
Distance flat

44 ft
Avg time

00:08:05
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