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Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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Explore 14 Trails with 113.3 Miles (182.3 km) at Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington to plan your next hike or adventure!
Added:
September 10, 2017
Updated:
September 10, 2017
Default image for Mount Adams Highline Trail - Crystal Lake to High Camp, a 33.0-mile trail in Skamania County, WA (US)
33 mi
53.1 km
Strenuous One-Way
Default image for Indian Heaven Lakes Loop via East Crater Trail, a 11.4-mile trail in Trout Lake, WA (US)
11.4 mi
18.3 km
Moderate Loop
Default image for Upper and Lower Little Goose Creek Falls, a 0.6-mile trail in Trout Lake, WA (US)
0.6 mi
1 km
Easy Out-and-Back
Default image for Big Spring Creek Falls, a 0.1-mile trail in Skamania County, WA (US)
0.1 mi
0.2 km
Easy Out-and-Back
Default image for Horseshoe Meadow-Lookingglass Lake via Stagman Ridge, a 11.5-mile trail in Skamania County, WA (US)
11.5 mi
18.5 km
Hard Loop
Default image for Shorthorn Trail to Shorthorn Butte (Point 6227), a 6.9-mile trail in Yakima County, WA (US)
6.9 mi
11.1 km
Moderate Out-and-Back
Default image for Takhlakh Lake and Takh Takh Meadows, a 2.9-mile trail in Skamania County, WA (US)
2.9 mi
4.7 km
Moderate Loop
Default image for Dry Creek Trail, a 7.4-mile trail in Carson, WA (US)
7.4 mi
11.9 km
Easy Out-and-Back
Default image for Buck Creek-Wicky Creek Loop, a 8.8-mile trail in Trout Lake, WA (US)
8.8 mi
14.2 km
Moderate Loop
Default image for Gotchen Creek Meadows, a 10.2-mile trail in Glenwood, WA (US)
10.2 mi
16.4 km
Hard Out-and-Back
Default image for Langfield Falls, a 0.3-mile trail in Skamania County, WA (US)
0.3 mi
0.5 km
Easy Out-and-Back
Default image for Silver Star Mountain, a 7.6-mile trail in Creswell Heights, WA (US)
7.6 mi
12.2 km
Hard Out-and-Back
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Key Takeaways

  • Gifford Pinchot National Forest, near Trout Lake, WA, offers diverse outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and exploring volcanic landscapes including Mount St. Helens.
  • Visitors should be prepared for varying weather conditions and seasonal closures, particularly at higher elevations, and check official websites for alerts and permit requirements.
  • The forest provides a range of camping options from developed campgrounds to dispersed camping (with some restrictions), so visitors should research and reserve campsites in advance where necessary.

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