William O. Douglas Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Central Washington, United States.
The wilderness encompasses 169,081 acres of diverse terrain with high ridges, subalpine meadows, and old-growth forests of fir, hemlock, and cedar.
Established in 1984, this area honors Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, who grew up in Yakima and maintained a cabin in Goose Prairie.
Native American tribes utilized the land's resources through generations, leaving traces of their presence through traditional sites and pathways.
Visitors have access to 66 different trails covering 250 miles, with most routes accommodating horse packing and extended hiking expeditions.
The region experiences extreme precipitation variations, receiving 120 inches annually on its western side and only 20 inches on its eastern border.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 46.80530,-121.31500
Latest update: March 18, 2025 11:59
Rimrock Lake
21.8 km
Bumping Lake
5.1 km
Norse Peak Wilderness
19.9 km
Silver Falls
19.5 km
Tipsoo Lake Comfort Station
17.1 km
Chinook Pass Entrance Arch
17 km
White River Mess Hall and Dormitory
21.2 km
Shriner Peak Fire Lookout
16.4 km
White River Entrance
21.2 km
Fifes Peaks
18.8 km
Sarvant Glacier
23.8 km
Chinook Peak
18 km
Three Lakes Patrol Cabin
13 km
Dewey Peak
13.6 km
Edgar Rock Lodge
23.9 km
Banshee Peak
23.8 km
Deer Creek Bridge
15.8 km
Klickitat Creek Bridge
20.9 km
Dry Creek Bridge
20.7 km
Ohanapecosh Comfort Station No. O-303
20.7 km
Ohanapecosh Comfort Station No. O-302
20.5 km
Sunrise Point
24.2 km
White River Entrance Ranger Station
21.2 km
Ohanapecosh Campground
20.6 km
Ohanapecosh Visitor Center
20.6 km
Ohanapecosh Campground Amphitheater
20.6 km
Barrier Peak
20.8 km
Deadwood Creek Bridge
20.4 kmReviews
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