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Hike Length: |
16.5 miles round trip |
Elev. Change: |
1500' gain |
Hike Difficulty: |
Difficult |
Type of Hike: |
In and Out with Loop |
Season: |
Summer thru Fall |
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Trail Numbers: |
#111, 2000, 179, 33 |
Trail Condition: |
Good |
Trail Access: |
Very good |
Trail Signage: |
Good |
Features: |
Lakes, Wildflowers |
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Pet Friendly: |
Yes |
Useage: |
Heavy |
Permit: |
NW FP Required |
Horses: |
Yes |
Mtn Bikes: |
No |
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The following images are random samples of the wildflowers found in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Mouseover image to view flower name, and click on image to jump to flower guide.
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Directions:
from Portland, OR
From Portland, travel east on Interstate Hwy 84 to Exit 44 to Cascade Locks.
Exit the freeway and cross over the Columbia River into Washington
via the Bridge of the Gods. Then turn right, or east, and head
east through Stevenson, Washington to the intersection of the Wind
River Highway to Carson, Washington. Bear left onto the Wind River
Highway which will take you through Carson, Washington.
from Vancouver, WA
From Vancouver, WA travel east on SR14 through Stevenson, Washington to the
intersection of the Wind River Highway to Carson, Washington. Bear left onto the
Wind River Highway which will take you through Carson, Washington.
from Carson, WA
Continue north on the Wind River Highway for about 5.8 miles to the
junction of the Wind River Hwy and the Old State cutoff road east. In just a few hundred
feet turn left, north, onto Forest Road 65. In another 4.7 miles you
will pass Forest Road 68. Continue north on FR65 for another 6.1 miles
and you will pass Forest Road 60. Continue north on FR65 another
8.3 miles and you see the parking area for the trailhead to this hike.
Click on the link below to see a map taking you to the trailhead.
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A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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