Area · Mount Adams Wilderness
Horseshoe Meadow
9.8 mi round trip2,003 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.
Mount Adams Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance9.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,003 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,913 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Horseshoe Meadow is an area reached by a 9.8-mile round trip from Stagman Ridge Trailhead. The route follows Stagman Ridge Trail, then Pacific Crest 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 Stagman Ridge Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.