Trail Supporters, Builders & Maintainers of Council Bluff #117 Trail
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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.
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
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Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance - Cowlitz-Naches Chapter
(www.evergreenmtb.org) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Council Bluff Trail #117 bike trail
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Altitude change132 ft
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Altitude min4,945 ft
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Altitude start4,962 ft
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Altitude end5,093 ft
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Grade8.809%
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Grade max-25.535%
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Grade min38.741%
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Distance climb1,092 ft
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Distance down358 ft
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Distance flat44 ft
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