Cowlitz Riverfront Mountain Cabin: activities & recreation

Activities & Recreation

There's so much to do in this recreational paradise! Hiking, climbing, fishing, river exploring, swimming, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, sledding, golf, snowmobiling, horseback riding, four wheeling, mountain biking, shopping, dining, exploring mountain meadows, waterfalls, and volcanos, wildlife viewing, and more. Here are some ideas; see links below for more information too.

Hike the Pacific Crest Trail in the Goat Rocks
Hike to Packwood Lake and enjoy stunning views of Mt. Rainier
Hike Backbone Lake Trail
Visit Packwood restaurants
Sit on the deck and enjoy the riverfront setting
Make a day trip to Mt. St. Helens and watch it steam
Hike and explore Mt. Adams
Go sledding at White Pass
Enjoy the peaceful cross country ski trails
At White Pass, ski the trees on the back side
Horseback riding
Treat yourself to a great experience at the Paradise Inn on Mount Rainier
Enjoy home cooking and fresh wild berry pie at the Copper Creek Restaurant on the road to the Paradise look out
Swim, raft and fish in the Cowlitz River
Explore all the waterfalls in the area
Enjoy the colorful alpine meadows during the summer
Explore Eastern Washington and its local wineries and local fruit orchards

Check out these local links for more ideas and information:

East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce
Alpine Adventures (River rafting) 1-800-723-8386
Mt Rainier National Park (7 miles away)
White Pass Ski Area (15 miles away)
Pacific Crest Trail
Washington Ski Reports
Cascade Peaks Golf Course
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Mt. St. Helens National Forest
Mt. Tahoma Trails Association
Destination Packwood
Lewis County Tourism

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