9.0 hr
Overview
The Bells Mountain Trail has been designated part of a 31-mile “National Recreation Trail” which begins at the Hantwick Road Trailhead and ends at the Bluff Mountain Trailhead . This moniker is slightly ironic as the trail takes in several clearcuts and brand-new logging roads, with logging activity often resulting in trail closures; in this respect, and because of destructive ATV incursions, it has been declared an “endangered” trail by the Washington Trails Association. The trail was constructed by the Chinook Trail Association, using a substantial grant, which has included it in their vision for a 300-mile loop trail around the Columbia Gorge. From the clearcuts, however, there are great views on a fine day of the Dole Valley, back to Yacolt, Kloochman Butte, Larch Mountain , Silver Star Mountain , Mount Saint Helens , and Mount Adams . Wildflowers will be out in the spring and the second half of the hike runs along quiet Cedar Creek. A car shuttle is possible in the spring and summer when the road to Cold Creek Trailhead is open.
Trail Stats
26.2 km
927 m
515 m
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