Trail · Mount Adams Wilderness
Muddy Meadows Trail #13
9.5 mi round trip1,406 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
Distance9.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,406 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,828 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Muddy Meadows Trail #13 is a 9.5-mile round trip, out and back from Muddy Meadows Trailhead. The route follows Muddy Meadows Trail #13.
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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 Muddy Meadows Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.