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Shorthorn Trail

Difficulty:	Difficult
High Point:	6,100 Feet (1901.5 Meters)
Length:	2.8 Miles (4.67 Kilometers)
Low Point:	4,700 Feet (1465.1 Meters)
Trail Number:	16
Usage:	Moderate

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General Description

Shorthorn Trail begins in Morrison Creek Campground, located on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams, and climbs north through sparse pine and over rocky slopes. It crosses Shorthorn Creek before intersecting with Round the Mountain Trail #9.

Directions from Trout Lake: Travel north Primary Forest Route 23 to Forest Route 80. Continue on 80 across the forest boundary and until it becomes Forest Route 8040. Take 8040 north to the Morrison Creek Campground where the trail begins.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: Mid-July through October .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	The trail begins at the Morrison Creek Campground.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Shorthorn Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding		Yes

Related Activities

Round the Mountain Trail - Round the Mountain Trail is 8.3 miles long and located in the Mt. Adams Wilderness.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Mt. Adams Ranger District, 2455 Hwy 141 , Trout Lake, WA, 98650, Phone: 509-395-3400, Fax: 509-395-3424, TTY: 509-395-3422

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