Encompassing 1.9 million acres, Washington has a total of 119 Roadless Areas. These areas protect water sources, sustain wildlife, and offer recreation opportunities across the state.
One of the most prized Roadless Areas in Washington is the Liberty Bell, a popular destination for hiking and climbing. This area is also biologically diverse, providing essential habitats for gray wolves, grizzly bears and wolverines.
The Pacific Crest Trail intersects with 20 individual Roadless areas in Washington.
6 of Washington’s Roadless Areas are in the top 5% most undeveloped, pristine places left in the contiguous United States.