Climbers Bivouac Trailhead
Adress: Cougar, Washington
Cost: Free
About
A 2.7 mile winding gravel road (Forest Road 830) leads you to Climber’s Bivouac and the trailhead for Ptarmigan Trail #216A [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31624], the start of the Monitor Ridge Climbing Route [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31604]. Fourteen or so tent pads with fire pits are available, as well as dispersed camping. Sites are first come, first served only. There are pit toilets, but no water.
America the Beautiful, Northwest Forest Passes or $5 per vehicle per day in the fee tube cover the recreation fee. Parking is limited, with overflow parking available at Marble Mountain Sno-Park [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=64876], the parking for the winter climbing route, located about seven miles away. Please park motorhomes or travel trailers at Marble Mountain Sno-Park lots.