Hiking

There are almost 1,500 miles of trails on the forest open to hiking.

Backpacking

There are a variety of trails within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest that are great for backpacking. Many of these trails travel through designated Wilderness. 

Help us protect fish, wildlife, and your natural resources by practicing Leave No Trace techniques. Make sure to bring out all that you bring in, camp on durable surfaces, and make sure to follow local restrictions. Remember to be prepared for emergencies and weather changes. 

Some designated trailheads may require a day use fee. You will need to purchase a day or annual Recreation Pass and display it in your vehicle. 

Day Hikes

Practice Leave No Trace techniques. Remember to be prepared for emergencies and weather changes and don't forget the 10 Essentials.

Some designated trailheads may require a day use fee. You will need to purchase a day or annual Recreation Pass and display it in your vehicle. Most trailheads will have a kiosk where you can purchase a Day Pass at the trailhead. 

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Trail #29 Placid Lake

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.This heavily used trail begins on the northwest side of Indian Heaven Wilderness. Placid Lake, meadows, wildflowers, and a small lake are features along…

Trail #292: Mosquito Meadows

This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses and bicycles.This trail begins on Forest Road 28, winds through Mosquito Meadows and then climbs steeply to tie in with Boundary Trail #1. This…

Trail #293 High Bridge

This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses and bicycles.This trail begins on Forest Road 29, passes a large beaver pond, and ends on the Tongue Mountain Trail #294.The CCC built the trail…

Trail #294 Tongue Mountain

This trail is open to hiker, motorcycle, and bicycle use.This trail climbs from Forest Road 2904 for 1 mile to the junction with Tongue Mountain Lookout Trail #294A, a 0.7-mile trail to the core of…

Trail #295 High Log

This trail is open to hiker use only.This trail begins near Blue Lake Creek Campground, providing access to the Cispus River. The name for this trail is believed to have come from a log crossing that…

Trail #3 Craggy Peak

This is a Multi-use Trail.Winding through a tree plantation and along a forested ridge, this 5.3-mile trail offers glimpses of Mount Rainier and Shark Rock as well as stunning views of Mount Adams as…

Trail #30 & #30A Spencer Butte & Breezy Point

As you ascend Spencer Butte Trail (3.2 miles one way) from the south the forest changes from western white pine to noble and subalpine fir. Breezy Point Trail #30A is soon reached where it provides a…

Trail #31 Lewis River

Popular with mountain bikers and hikers the 15-mile Lewis River Trail #31 remains within sight or sound of the Lewis River as you ride or hike through this valley laced with abundant side streams,…

Trail #33 Indian Heaven

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.From the trailhead at Cultus Creek Campground this 3.3-mile trail climbs steeply through heavy timber into Indian Heaven Wilderness. The trail ascends 1000…

Trail #34 Lemei & #34A Wapiki Lake

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.This 5.3-mile trail offers views of Mounts Adams, Rainier, St. Helens, and Hood, along with views of Lemei Rock, a 5,925' promontory that juts 500' above…