Mount Rainier National Park:

https://wnpf.org/mount-rainier-national-park

Directions to Mt. Rainier from Randle, WA:

34 min (29.0 miles)

via US-12 E

Head east on US-12 E 23.6 mi

Turn left onto WA-123 N 5.4 mi

Turn left onto Stevens Canyon Rd 66 ft

Arrive:

Mount Rainier National Park

Washington

Mt. Adams, WA

https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/cvo/Historical/LewisClark/Info/summary_mount_adams.shtml

To drive from Randle, WA, to Mount Adams, WA, you'll primarily be using Forest Road 23, which is accessible from State Route 131 in Randle. The drive involves a combination of paved and unpaved roads, offering scenic views of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Mt. Adams Wilderness Area.

Detailed Directions:

From Randle: Head south on State Route 131 (signed for Mount St. Helens) for 1 mile.

Turn onto Forest Road 23: Turn left onto Cispus Road (Forest Road 23).

Follow FR23: Continue on FR23, which will take you through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and into the Mt. Adams Wilderness Area.

Accessing specific areas: Forest Road 23 connects with other forest roads (like FR2329, FR5603, FR56, and FR2160) that provide access to areas like Walupt Lake and the High Lakes area.

Return to US 12: If returning to Randle from the Mt. Adams area, you can eventually connect with US 12, heading west towards Packwood.

Important Considerations:

Road Conditions:

Be aware that Forest Road 23 has a 12-mile gravel section over Babyshoe Pass, according to the US Forest Service (.gov).

Weather:

The route is generally snow-free from late May through October, says the White Pass Scenic Byway.

Navigation:

GPS may not always work reliably in this area, so it's a good idea to have a map and compass or a GPS device with offline maps.

Safety:

Be prepared for wildlife and potential hazards associated with driving in wilderness areas.

Mount St Helens

Windy Ridge Viewpoint

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/giffordpinchot/recreation/windy-ridge-interpretive-site

Directions to Windy Ridge Observatory - Mount Saint Helens

From Randle, WA travel south on State Route (SR) 131 until the road forks (1 mile). Stay to the right on State Route 131 which becomes Forest Road 25. Travel south on Forest Road 25 for 19 miles to Forest Road 99. Turn right on Forest Road 99 and drive 16 miles until it terminates at Windy Ridge.

Alert: Forest Roads in this area are winding and many have surface debris and steep drop-offs on either side. Always drive with caution, drive defensively, and expect wildlife. Motorcyclists should be especially careful.