Family Things To Do in Cougar, Washington

North end has some nasty switchbacks, with a lot of loose pumice. Level out, with 3-4 creek crossings. Not a problem. This trail has been adopted by Silver Star Search and Rescue http://silverstars... More on trails.mtbr.com

Upper section dropping into Smith Creek drainage has loads of pumice surfing and extremely tight switchbacks that go on for as long as I could tolerate. More on trails.mtbr.com

: The trail starts on the far side of the bridge from the parking lot and goes up the river. The section going down the river from here is a barrier free trail. The trail is described from lower tr... More on SingleTracks

The whole ride you elevate over the lake and you get a gorgeous view at many turns. More on SingleTracks

One of the best trails in the area's. Lot of advanced trail riding and down hilling to do. I am surprised there are not more trails on here from around this area. I would say this and the trails in... More on trails.mtbr.com

But the next sections will make you tighten the roller coaster seat belts a bit tighter... More on trails.mtbr.com

This two-day trek from Adams to St. Helens on the Boundary Trail is one of the most spectacular and vicious rides you''ll ever experience. East end starts at the Council Lake Campground. Finish is ... More on trails.mtbr.com

If anyone tells you theyve cleaned every hill and obstacle on the Boundary Trail between Adams and St. More on trails.mtbr.com

The trip up Marble Mountain is an intermediate-level ride with advanced-level views. The 13.2-mile route is a reverse lollipop configuration, with the sweeter part on the stick! The out-and-back se... More on Trails

Road 8312 was washed out requiring a detour from 83 down Willow trail (a sh More on Trails

Riding straight for the blast zone, the trail to the Plains of Abraham warms you up with a good climb into the trees. Passing above Ape Canyon, the Plains starkly contrast with the surrounding fore... More on Trails

It was great, however it was not intermediate. It was up hill alot. I consi More on Trails

This trail is a favorite among local mountain bikers. In an area that is hot and dry in the summer, the cool shade of the initial singletrack climb along Cold Creek is inviting (though it can get a... More on Trails

The trail has recently been worked on by trail crews. It needed it and the More on Trails

The Ape Canyon Trail climbs gently as it leaves the trailhead. After a short distance, the path turns right along the bank of the Muddy River Lahar. Four-tenths of a mile from the trailhead the tra... More on Trails

There are plenty of other cars there on the weekend so you shouldn't have trouble finding where to park....and the parking lot is a large one. More on trails.mtbr.com

The route along Blue Lake showcases some of Washingtons most vivid landscapes. Traveling along the still-forested sections of Mount St. Helens, this nontechnical ride keeps to the trees, making a t... More on Trails

Did this ride a number of years ago. From what I remember, it wasn't the be More on Trails

Butte Camp offers a great destination for those wanting an easy outing, or even a short overnight backpacking trip. The trail starts with grand vistas and runs through fields of wildflowers along t... More on Trails

Actually never made it to this trail, the road to the trail head was very r More on Trails