We went there just to get unplugged for a few days and celebrate my birthday. The town itself is very small. According to the owner of the hotel 800 plus, if I heard him correctly. What makes this town thrive is that they have the Cowlitz River running through it, the short drive to White Pass Ski Resort and the abundant trails to explore during the summer months. The hotel itself was small, but very nice. The breakfasts were filling. They had scrambled eggs, sausage, a waffle maker, biscuits and gravy and assorted pastries, fruits yogurts, coffee, tea and juices. Additionally they had a Kuerig coffee maker in the room. I got smart this time and brought some coffee from home to go in the Kuerig machine.The bathroom was nice in that the sink/vanity was separate from the shower and toilet.The refrigerator was larger than most.

We have stayed at the Crest Trail Lodge in Packwood, WA twice in the past month during two over-night skiing trips at White Pass. The hotel is clean and comfortable. They provide everything you could want. Lots of comfy pillows, nice bedding, TV with lots of channels (including Disney and Nick for the little ones), in-room coffee (with LOTS of coffee stocked and a little Keurig machine), TONS of clean towels and lots of space to hang our wet ski gear so it could dry overnight. They provide a yummy breakfast in the morning and have a wine reception in the evening. We will most definitely be staying here again.