Biking

There are many places to go biking on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. 

E-Biking

E-bikes have motors and are only allowed on motorized trails and roads.

The free Motor Vehicle Use Map shows the roads, trails, and areas where you can legally drive your wheeled motor vehicles. These roads, trails and areas are designated by type of motor vehicle allowed and the allowable season of use.

All motor vehicle operators are required to know and follow the regulations displayed on the Motor Vehicle Use Map when driving a motor vehicle on the forest. 

The Motor Vehicle Use Map is free and available online and at Ranger District Offices.

Mountain Biking

More than one thousand miles of trails are woven throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and many are open to mountain bikers.

How you rate trail difficulty will depend on your riding experience, the kind of bike you use, your goals, along with the ever-changing factors of weather and trail conditions. Trail guide pamphlets are available at the District Ranger Stations and the Forest Headquarters. Information includes specific trail information and directions for locating trails.  

Provide feedback about your trail experience & conditions. Trail conditions often change. Contacting your local Ranger Station to let a Forest Service representative know about a change in trail conditions, such as a fallen tree or washout, is a tremendous help.

E-bikes (or electric assisted bikes) are motorized bikes!  Please remember that e-bikes are restricted to motorized trails.

Road Cycling

Road biking:  Most roads through the forest are not paved or may have rough surfaces, logging trucks, and/or blind curves.  Please use extreme caution while riding on roads or visit your nearest Gifford Pinchot office for more information about road biking.

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Campground: Horseshoe Lake

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The campground is a rustic site situated on a 24-acre lake and offers most campers a view of the water. The campground is small with only 11 campsites. Fishing and boating (electric motors only)…

Cowlitz Valley area

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The Cowlitz Valley area is administered by the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. This area is located in the Northern most portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington, and…

Dark Divide Roadless Area

The Dark Divide Roadless Area provides great opportunities for extended trips along rock studded ridges and cirques carved by long extinct glaciers. Several trails provide scenic access to Boundary…

Mount St. Helens Area

Visit Mount St. Helens from any direction! View areas below for current information. Mount St. Helens West:From I-5, drive into the heart of the blast zone. Spectacular crater views, visitor…

Mount St. Helens East: Forest Roads 25 & 99

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Roads 25 and 99 provide access to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument's vast blown down forest and views of the legendary Spirit Lake. These forest roads…

Mount St. Helens South: Forest Roads 83 & 81

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Forest Road 83: This nine-mile, paved road passes through forests, over 2,000-year-old lava flows and across a mudflow created during the 1980 eruption.From Forest Road 8303, a spur road, visit…

Mount St. Helens West: State Highway 504

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One of the main roads into Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, State Route 504 provides spectacular views of the landscape, including the crater, blast zone, and Toutle River Valley.ALERT:…

Mt. Adams area

Mt. Adams area is administered by the Mt Adams Ranger District. This area is located in the eastern portions of Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington and comprises 367,000 acres.…

Platinum Creek Day-Use Parking (Lewis River)

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Provides access to the Quartz Creek Trail and Lewis River Trail. There are 16 spaces for day use parking.This Trailhead is adjacent to Lewis River Horse Camp. 

Recreation Rental: Gov. Mineral Springs Cabin

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Within a grove of towering old-growth conifer trees, this recently renovated two-story cabin sports a fresh coat of light green paint, dark green trim, shutters with decorative tree cut-outs, and a…