Gifford Pinchot National Forest Indian Heaven Wilderness Indian Race Track Hike Hike 62
Length: 1.6 Miles round trip Elevation Change: 520' Elevation gain Season: Summer thru Fall Difficulty: Moderate Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features:
Here is a fun little hike loaded with
natural beauty as well as native history.
The Indian Race Track hike
begins off Forest Road 6048 near the
summit of Red Mountain just outside of
the Indian Heaven Wilderness.
The hike begins on the side of a
mountain therefore the trail loses
elevation immediately. During the
first part of the hike you will be
in and out of the forest therefore
you get incredible views of the
surrounding terrain, including
Mt Adams to the northeast.
In about a half mile the trail
descends into a heavily forested
area and remains that way until
you reach the meadow named - Indian
Racetrack. It is my understanding
that this meadow was used by the
native American peoples for get
togethers during the summer and
fall food gathering months. I have
read that this area is referred to
as a racetrack because the people
could safely race on horseback.
A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
