Gifford Pinchot National Forest Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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View of Mount Adams in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Mount Adams, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington (Sunny Walter/courtesy, Washington State Tourism)
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Karen Kefauver
  • Gifford-Pinchot provides more than 1,100 miles of trails of varying difficulty. Most trails are located in upper-elevation forest and alpine areas. Trails range from the easy nature trails to a rugged portions of the Pacific Crest Trail.
  • The Cowlitz Ranger District covers the southern portion of the forest and is popular due to its close proximity to Portland. The 1.4-mile Sleeping Beauty Trail is a relaxing walk in the woods, eventually heading upwards to an amazing lookout.
  • Mount Adams, with its 12,276-foot summit, is the second-highest peak in Washington State. Climbing routes on the mountain range from the non-technical South Climb to highly technical routes that require advanced skills and special equipment.
  • Mount St. Helens, an active volcano, is a popular climb for both beginner and experienced mountaineers. Late spring through early fall is the most popular time to climb here.
  • Ape Cave, explored in the early 1950’s by a scout troop, was named in honor of the troop’s sponsor, the St. Helens Apes. The cave’s main entrance divides the cave into two sections, the upper cave and lower cave. The three-quarter-mile lower portion, which is the easier route, takes about one hour round-trip to complete.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Overview

Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of America's oldest national forests. Located in southwest Washington and covering a good portion of the area's Cascade Mountains, it encompasses 1.3 million acres, including the dramatic Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The forest also abuts Mount Rainier National Park to the north, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to the south, and the extensive Yakama Indian Reservation to the east. Read More

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Paradise Inn

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Mount Rainier National Park
Paradise, WA 98398 Map

Distance: 14.3 mi.
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Angel Falls Loop Trail

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington

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Description: The Angel Falls Loop Trail, begins from Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A,
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Augspurger Mountain Trail

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington

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Description: Augspurger Mountain Trail is 8.0 miles long and located in the Dog Mountain area.

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Big Creek Falls Trail

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington

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Description: Big Creek Falls Trail, a family use trail, receives medium use and features forested paths, big... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 62.4 map
Portland International Airport 98.2 map
Vancouver International Airport 185.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Yakima Air Terminal Airport 45.5 map
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport 66.7 map
Wenatchee Pangborn Field 73.7 map

Flight Deals to Gifford Pinchot National Forest

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San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) $126
Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle (SEA) $146
Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA) $156

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