Along the west slope of Mt. Adams lies the 47,280-acre Mt. Adams Wilderness. The 12,326-foot high Mt. Adams is the second highest peak in the Northwest after Mt. Rainier . Mt. Adams Wilderness is bounded on the east by the Yakima Indian Reservation.
Wilderness trails offer the hiker spectacular views of Mt.
Adams and its glaciers, tumbling streams, open alpine forests and wildflowers scattered among lava flows and rimrocks. Since the eruption of Mount St. Helens , Mt. Adams has become a popular attraction for mountain climbers. Here you'll find a unique blend of dry eastside and moist west side weather conditions which allow diverse types of vegetation to flourish. The area has a complex geologic history that continues even today. You can find active glaciers methodically carving away the mountain, and the dramatic trace of avalanches that substantially altered the landscape.