Trail · Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
Licorice Fern Trail
6.8 mi round trip721 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightCheck first
Many parks like this close at dusk and do not allow camping. Check the posted rules before an overnight trip.
Matched from park boundaries on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain721 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point852 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Licorice Fern Trail is a 6.8-mile round trip, out and back from Red Town Trailhead. The route follows Wildside Trail, then Indian Trail, then Licorice Fern Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.
Getting there
The hike starts at Red Town Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.