Welcome to Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Gifford Pinchot National Forest includes over 1.3 million acres of forest, wildlife habitat, watersheds and mountains including Mt. Adams and the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Located in southwest Washington State, the forest now encompasses 1,312,000 acres.
Ready To Summit Mt Adams?
Road and trail conditions can change rapidly depending on the season. If you are interested in climbing Mt. Adams, make sure you review the latest Climbing Conditions Report, so you are ready and prepared for your trip.
Lewis River Recreation Area
The Lewis River Recreation Area is a 10-mile corridor, situated alongside the Lewis River and Forest Road 90 within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It contains the Lewis River Trail and associated waterfall viewing.
Spirit Lake
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing the 1.6 mile Spirit Lake tunnel and the engineered channels at Castle and Coldwater Lakes. Constructed in 1985, the tunnel provides the only outflow for Spirit Lake. The Forest Service is currently developing a collaborative strategy to create more sustainable and safer options for long term management of Spirit Lake Outflow to achieve ecological, economic and public safety needs.
