Mount Adams Wilderness
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The Mount Adams Wilderness has 47280 acres (191.3 km²) of ecologically complex and geologically active land. Weather differs between the dry eastside and moist westside of the mountain. At 12326 feet (3,757 m), Mount Adams
is one of the major Cascade
mountains. The wilderness area is on the west side of the mountain and is part of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
. The east side of the mountain is part of the Yakama Nation.
Recreation includes hiking
, backpacking
, mountain climbing, snowmobiling and equestrian
sports. A Volcano Pass from the U.S. Forest Service is required for activities above 7000 feet. Some areas of the mountain in the Yakama Nation are open for recreation, while other areas are open only to members of the tribe. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail circles the mountain from the west to the north side.
Mount Adams (Washington)
Mount Adams is a potentially activestratovolcano in the Cascade Range and the second-highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington.Adams is a member of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, and is one of the arc's largest volcanoes,...
is one of the major Cascade
Cascade Range
The Cascade Range is a major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California. It includes both non-volcanic mountains, such as the North Cascades, and the notable volcanoes known as the High Cascades...
mountains. The wilderness area is on the west side of the mountain and is part of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in southern Washington, USA. With an area of 1.37 million acres , it extends 116 km along the western slopes of Cascade Range from Mount Rainier National Park to the Columbia River. It includes the 110,000 acre Mount St....
. The east side of the mountain is part of the Yakama Nation.
Recreation includes hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, backpacking
Backpacking (wilderness)
Backpacking combines the activities of hiking and camping for an overnight stay in backcountry wilderness...
, mountain climbing, snowmobiling and equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
sports. A Volcano Pass from the U.S. Forest Service is required for activities above 7000 feet. Some areas of the mountain in the Yakama Nation are open for recreation, while other areas are open only to members of the tribe. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail circles the mountain from the west to the north side.
External links
- http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPyhQoYAOUjMeXDfODy-HWHg-zDrx8kb4ADOBro-3nk56bqF-RGGGSZOCoCAPi8eX8!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfMjAwMDAwMDBBODBPSEhWTjJNMDAwMDAwMDA!/?navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=fsbdev3_004968&navid=100000000000000&pnavid=null&ss=110603&position=Not%20Yet%20Determined.Html&ttype=detail&pname=Gifford%20Pinchot%20National%20Forest-%20Special%20PlacesOfficial Forest Service page]
- Backpacking information at FreeTrails.org