Area · Mount Adams
Gotchen Creek Meadow
5 mi round trip990 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain990 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,280 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Gotchen Creek Meadow is an area reached by a 5-mile round trip from Bird Lake Trailhead. The route follows Bird Lake Trail, then Round The Mountain Trail, then Snipes Mountain Trail to the destination.
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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 Bird Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.