South Climb Trail
Mount Adams Wilderness, Yakima County, WA
Out-and-back trail in Mount Adams Wilderness, Yakima County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.8 mi (11 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,785 ft (849 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 35 min
- High point
- 8,350 ft (2,545 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Timberline Camp 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Campsite: Crescent Glacier Camping Area 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about South Climb Trail
How long is South Climb Trail?
South Climb Trail is 6.8 mi (11 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 35 min. It climbs 2,785 ft (849 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,350 ft (2,545 m).
How hard is South Climb Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South Climb Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: South Climb Trailhead.
Are there water and toilets on South Climb Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is South Climb Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on South Climb Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for South Climb Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near South Climb Trail
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- South Climb Mount Adams Wilderness · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
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- Morrison Creek Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 11.6 mi (18.6 km)
- Snipes Mountain Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Expert · 11 mi (17.7 km)
- Gotchen Creek Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Bird Lake Trail Mount Adams Recreation Area · Moderate · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
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