Westside Road
Westside Road branches off of the Nisqually-Longmire Road in the southwestern corner of the park.
Plan Around Westside Road
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Westside Road Details
Westside Road branches off of the Nisqually-Longmire Road in the southwestern corner of the park, and provides automobile access up to Dry Creek and foot, bike, and horse access up to Round Pass, the jumping-off point for hikes to Gobblers Knob, Lake George, and the South Puyallup Trail. Cars have to turn back at the three-mile mark of this road, but hikers, bikers and equestrians can continue another 9-1/4 miles to Klapatche Point.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Westside Road
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0.2 mi away
Lake George Trail
It takes an intrepid soul to reach this tucked-away lake located on the northwest side of Mount Wow.
1.1 mi away
Emerald Ridge Trail
This 16-mile out-and-back includes 7.8 miles of hiking on a closed road, but offers a fascinating look at andesite columns, subalpine meadows, and views of Mount Rainier and the Tahoma Glacier.
1.5 mi away
Gobblers Knob
Gobblers Knob is a craggy peak on the northern end of Mount Wow.
1.6 mi away
Mount Wow
Mount Wow (5,722 feet) lies in the southwestern corner of the park.
1.7 mi away
Klapatche Park Trail
This long day hike includes 4 miles (in each direction) on a closed road, but proves worth it for the supreme views of Mount Rainier, the wildflower meadows, and the peaceful and refreshing lake at the end.
