Peak · Goat Rocks Wilderness
Coal Creek Mountain
7.8 mi round trip2,414 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Goat Rocks Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance7.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,414 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,375 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Coal Creek Mountain is a peak reached by a 7.8-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 4612. The route follows Bluff Lake Trail to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Trailhead on Forest Road 4612. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.