About Trailhead: High Rock/Greenwood Lake
Provides access to: High Rock Trail #266 to the north and Greenwood Lake Trail #253 to the south.
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Trailhead: High Rock/Greenwood Lake
Longmire, Washington · Lewis County · Facility
Provides access to: High Rock Trail #266 to the north and Greenwood Lake Trail #253 to the south.
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46.66638, -121.89129
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Weather at Trailhead: High Rock/Greenwood Lake
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Clear
71°/50°
🌬 10mph
↑ 5:39 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Sat
Fog
57°/48°
💧 1%🌬 14mph
↑ 5:40 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Sun
Fog
68°/45°
💧 2%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:41 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Mon
Overcast
67°/44°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Tue
Mostly Clear
68°/44°
💧 3%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:44 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Packwood, WA take Skate Creek Road for 4.3 miles. Then take a slight left onto Forest Road 47 and follow for another 7.6 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 84 and follow for 7.4 miles. Take a sharp left on Forest Road 8440 and follow 2.6 miles to the parking area.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Trailhead: High Rock/Greenwood Lake
Heading to Trailhead: High Rock/Greenwood Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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