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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 5521 - 5550 of 17629

Forest Road 22

This forest road is located in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It connects as a through route from Forest Road 23 to Forest Road 21. Destinations you may access from this road system are Wobbly Lake, Elk Peak and Klickitat Trail system 7A

Forest Road 23

Forest Road 23 accesses the east side of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and runs from Trout Lake north to Randle, WA. The road connects the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District and the Mt. Adams Ranger District passing through high Cascades and Wilderness scenery along the way. Driving along Upper Cispus River and the edge of Mt. Adams Wilderness Area, with adjacent roads to High…

Forest Road 2329

Forest Road 2329 travels north from Takhlakh Lake along the northwest edge of Mt Adams Wilderness. It is a gravel road that passes Divide Camp Trailhead, Killen Creek Trailhead,…

Forest Road 24

Forest Road 24 starts at the end of Hwy 141 west of Trout Lake at the Forest Service Boundary and ends at the junction with the 8851 Road north of Big Mosquito Lake.   Areas of interest along this road are Atkinson Sno-Park and Group Camp, The Ice Cave entrance and Picnic area, Peterson Prairie Campground and Cabin, Little Goose Lake, Meadow Creek Campground, Berry Fields, and Big Mosquito Lake.…

Forest Road 25

This road provides some of the best scenery on the Forest running north-south from near the Cowlitz Valley Ranger Station in Randle to Forest Road 90 at the east end of Swift Reservoir. From Forest Road 25, Forest Road 26 and Forest Road 99 lead to sites on the east side of Mount St. Helens. Found along this road are Forest destinations such as Iron Creek Campground, Wakepish Sno-park, Clearwater Viewpoint,…

Forest Road 26

Forest Road 26 travels north to south, from Forest Road 25 to Forest Road 99 (Windy Ridge) near Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. It is a paved road that has not been well maintained. There are some gravel sections, slumps, and potholes.  Please be careful! The road is very scenic leading into the blast zone near Mt. St. Helens. Along the road, you will see blown down trees…

Forest Road 2750

FR 2750 begins on Port Blakely Timber Company land and travels in and out of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  Port Blakely has a gate on the road leading to the 2750rd, which they close and lock once fire danger becomes high in the summer months and it remains locked until late spring.  Gate is closed from 8/13/2014 until the end of fire season.

Forest Road 28

Forest Road 28 is paved for approximately 1 1/2 miles until the junction with Forest Road 76 where it then becomes gravel. The road is not well maintained, high clearance recommended.  This road accesses Forest Road 76 to Cispus Learning Center, Langille Peak Trailhead, Pinto Rock, and Mosquito Meadows. The road connects with Forest Road 25 near Elk Pass. You can access Trail 1A Boundary Trail…

Forest Road 2801

Forest Road 2801 travels southeast from Forest Road 28 on the southwest side of Cispus River. It also junctions with Forest Road 23.

Forest Road 30/Wind River Highway

Forest Road 30 enters the Southern end of the Gifford Pinchot as Wind River Highway just north of the towns of Carson and Stabler. It is paved to the 82/80 junction and Lone Butte Sno-park. Forest Road 51, Curley Creek Road, connects Forest Road 30 with Forest Road 90 and Highway 503. This road accesses interesting destinations such as the historic Wind River Work CCC Center and Hemlock Dam removal site, Beaver…

Forest Road 341

This road, also known as the International Paper or I.P. Road, can be accessed from the Stratton-Arlington Road to the south in Stratton or the Kendall Farm Road in Winhall to the north. This road is open to mountain biking and is an 18.6-mile out and back ride on a gravel road surface. There is some elevation gain and loss along this road totaling around 1,200 feet.

Forest Road 41

Road to Bluff Mountain Trail #172 and Starway Trail #175.  Access Forest Road 4109 to Silver Star Trailhead.

Forest Road 4109

Forest Road connection off Forest Road 41 to Silver Star Trailhead.

Forest Road 42

Forest Service Road in the southeast portion of the forest near Department of Natural Resources Land. It runs from Sunset Falls Campground east and north to meet Forest Road 54.

Forest Road 46

National Forest Road 46 located off of Highway 12, about 4.8 miles east of Packwood, WA and 2.8 miles west of the State Route 123/Highway 12 junction. Forest Road 46 is popular for dispersed camping as well as access to other forest spur roads and trails that lead into Goat Rocks Wilderness including…

Forest Road 48

FR 48 leaves Hwy 12 approximately 1.5 miles west of Packwood.  The road travels east to past the Lily Basin TH.  The Lily Basin TH leads into the Goat Rocks Wilderness Area. 

Forest Road 51 /Curly Creek Cut-off

This short road is very popular, connecting Forest Road 90 along the Lewis River with Forest Road 30 along the Wind River. A scenic drive from Carson or Cougar will bring you through the center of the southern end of the forest accessing all the Lewis and Wind river attractions, Government Mineral Springs, Trapper Creek and Indian Heaven Wildernesses, and many other destinations.

Forest Road 52/Skate Creek Road

Forest Road (FR) 52, also known as Skate Creek Road, travels east to west, between Packwood and Elbe.  FR 52 is a paved road that has had low maintenance for a number of years.  Please watch your speed.  There are a number of uneven road surfaces and potholes in the road. Forest Road 52 travels through low elevation forest following beautiful Skate Creek.  The forest contains evergreen…

Forest Road 54/ Canyon Creek

Forest Road 54 access to the Siouxon Area and Canyon Creek

Forest Road 56

Forest Road 56 connects Forest Road 21, at Adams Fork Campground, to Forest Road 2160, near Walupt Lake Campground.  This road provides access to the Orr Creek Sno-Park and Cody  Horsecamp. It is a gravel road.

Forest Road 5603

The road leaves FR 56 at the Orr Creek Sno-Park and travels east to the Yakima Indian Reservation.  The road also provides access to FR 2329 that is used to access Keenes Horse camp and Mt. Adams climbing routes.

Forest Road 5701

Access road to Siouxon Area main access point for Siouxon Trail #130. Alert: The last few miles of 5701 are now closed to vehicles due to safety concerns related to impacts from Big Hollow Fire (2020). 

Forest Road 59

Forest Road 59 travels north from Hwy 706 along the west side of Mount Rainier National Park. The road provides access to the Glacier View Wilderness Trails including Lake Christine and Mt. Beljica.

Forest Road 60

Forest Road 60 begins at Forest Road 24, near Peterson Prairie Cabin and ends at The Wind River Hwy / Forest Road 30. Popular attractions along this road are Goose Lake and Goose Lake Campground, Trailhead access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and Crest Horse Camp.

Forest Road 63

FR 63 travels north to south, from Davis Creek Road to FR 47.  It is a gravel road. The road is used to access Purcell Mountain and FR 47 from the Randle area.

Forest Road 65

Forest Road 65 / Panther Creek Rd starts off from the 30 Rd between Carson and Stabler, it continues north crossing the 60 Rd at the Four Corners area and then continues along the west side of Indian Heaven Wilderness.  The road ends south of Lone Butte where it again meets the 30 Rd.  Popular attractions along this road are Panther Creek Horse Camp, Panther Creek Campground, Panther Creek Falls, Falls…

Forest Road 66

Starts at the Town of Willard and heads north ending at the intersection with Forest Road 60.  This road follows the Big Lava Bed and access to Little Huckleberry Trailhead is along this road.  Access to South Prairie is also along this road.

Forest Road 75

Forest Road 75 travels north from Silverbrook Road in Randle and enters into private timber company lands. The Forest Road Spur 7561 to Watch Lake is gated and maintained by Port Blakely. To reach the Watch Tower, Moutain or Watch Lake, you must hike or walk on road to trails approximately 1-2 miles. 

Forest Road 76

FR 76 travels east to west between FR 23 and FR 25.  The road is paved and opened year round. This road provides access to the Cispus Learning Center, Tower Rock Campground, and roads leading toward Burley Mountain, Yellow Jacket Creek and McCoy Creek.