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 #45 Pot Hole

This trail is open to hiker and horse use only.This trail begins on Trail #44 Cowlitz within William O. Douglas Wilderness and passes through a gently rolling landscape that is dotted with many…

Trail #47 Judkin

This trail is open to hiker and horse use only.The Judkin Trail within William O. Douglas Wilderness provides access through subalpine terrain from Jug Lake Trail #43 to Jug Lake and then climbs…

Trail #48 East Crater

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.This moderately used trail is one of the main access routes from the east into the central part of Indian Heaven Wilderness. Trail features include small…

Trail #49 Little Huckleberry

This Trail Open to Hikers, Bikers and Equestrian Use.This trail climbs a long, forested ridge on the north side of Little Huckleberry Mountain. The steep grade continues for 1 mile and at…

Trail #5 Quartz Creek

Noted for its old-growth trees, this trail offers a superb opportunity for solitude. A trip in and out of the area will be at least a two-day hike.Leaving the Lewis River/Quartz Creek Trailhead the…

Trail #51 Big Tree

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.This approximately 2-mile trail begins in the Mount Adams Horse Camp and provides good loop opportunity when connected to Wicky Creek Trail #38.

Trail #52 Monte Carlo

This Trail Open to Hikers, Bikers, and Equestrian Use.This 6.8-mile trail crosses several roads before it begins the climb onto the ridge overlooking Holmes Creek and the White Salmon drainage. Big…

Trail #53 Monte Cristo

This Trail Open to Hikers, Bikers and Equestrian Use.This 4.1 mile trail follows a sparsely forested ridge to Monte Cristo Mountain and offers great views of the Little White Salmon drainage. Here…

Trail #54 Buck Creek

This Trail Open to Hikers, Bikers and Equestrian Use.This trail is a moderately low elevation trail that parallels the White Salmon River. The trail stays high above the river gorge with occasional…

Trail #55 Tombstone Lake

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.Tombstone Lake trail #55 in the Indian Heaven Wilderness leaves from the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 near the east shore of Blue Lake and…