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South Climb
Washington
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2.4 mi
Distance
2,288 ft
Gain
2h 45m
Time
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 51 min ago · oldest 1 h
caution: Agency alerts
19 active alerts in Gifford Pinchot National Forest; most severe: Fire Restrictions
USFSPosted Sep 18 · checked 1 h ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 53°F / low 30°F, 100% precip — 67/100 for hike
OpenWeather51 min ago
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Why you'll love it
Mount Adams Wilderness wilderness
Through-trail
Big climb
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South Climb
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,288 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,288 ft
- Highest point
- 8,286 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,085 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- Mount Adams Wilderness
- Surface
- Natural
- Accessibility
- Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)
Source for surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)
About this trail
South Climb is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in Washington that offers a moderate challenge for hikers seeking a rewarding day hike. This route connects with the Cold Springs trail system, providing opportunities to extend your adventure or combine multiple paths in the area. The moderate difficulty level makes it accessible to experienced hikers while still delivering a satisfying workout.
Facts about this trail
The climb
- High point
- 8,286 ft
- Total climbing
- 2,288 ft
- Total descent
- 2,288 ft
- Steepest stretch
- 42% grade around mile 1.9 on the way out
- Length (round trip)
- 2.4 mi
- Shape
- Out and back
Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)
Where it is
- Mount Adams Wilderness · Wilderness
- Mt. Adams Ranger District · Ranger district
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1
Conditions
Active alerts for Mt. Adams Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
US Forest Service Road 64 Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Round The Mountain TrailCross-country skiing1.3 mi
- Morrison Creek CgCamping1.4 mi
- Snipes Mountain TrailHiking1.7 mi
- ShorthornHiking1.8 mi
- Wicky ShelterCamping4 mi
- White Salmon RiverCanoeing6 mi
- Trout Creek CgCamping8.3 mi
- Trout Lake CreekCanoeing8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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