Goat Rocks Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, US
The 108,096-acre territory contains granite peaks, glaciers, alpine meadows, and numerous mountain trails between Mount Rainier and Mount Adams.
The area gained federal protection in 1931 as the Goat Rocks Primitive Area before receiving wilderness designation through the Wilderness Act of 1964.
The Pacific Crest Trail section through Goat Rocks links Washington to Oregon and California, forming part of the National Trails System since 1968.
The wilderness maintains multiple access points from US Highway 12, with summer offering optimal conditions for hiking and mountaineering activities.
Gilbert Peak rises to 8,184 feet as the highest point, while four glaciers remain active on the northern slopes of the former volcanic structure.
Location: Washington
Location: Lewis County
Location: Yakima County
Inception: 1964
GPS coordinates: 46.51220,-121.45400
Latest update: May 23, 2025 23:42
Mount Adams
34.6 km
Rimrock Lake
29.6 km
Mount Adams Wilderness
33.8 km
William O. Douglas Wilderness
34.3 km
Tatoosh Wilderness
25.7 km
Gilbert Peak
4.4 km
Silver Falls
27.9 km
Adams Glacier
33 km
Packwood Glacier
656 m
Shriner Peak Fire Lookout
34.1 km
McCall Glacier
1.9 km
Plummer Peak
34.6 km
Lane Peak
35.6 km
Lyman Glacier
33 km
Pinnacle Peak
34.7 km
Foss Peak
33.5 km
Three Lakes Patrol Cabin
28 km
La Wis Wis Guard Station No. 1165
20.8 km
Pinnacle Glacier
34.5 km
Denman Peak
35.1 km
Wahpenayo Peak
35.4 km
Stevens Canyon Tunnel
32.2 km
Stevens Creek Bridge
35 km
Nickel Creek Bridge
30.7 km
Ohanapecosh Comfort Station No. O-303
26.4 km
Ohanapecosh Comfort Station No. O-302
26.4 km
Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
26.3 km
Crag Mountain
29.8 kmReviews
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