Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Washington
Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of America's oldest national forests. Located in southwest Washington state and covering a good portion of the area's Cascade Mountains, it embraces 1.3 million acres, including the dramatic Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The forest also abuts Mount Rainier National Park to the north, Columbia River Gorge national Scenic Area to the south, and the extensive Yakama Indian Reservation to the east.
Formerly known as the Columbia National Forest, in 1949 it was renamed for Gifford Pinchot, an active conservationist and visionary environmentalist who became the first Chief of the Forest Service.
Whether you seek solitude, creative inspiration, wildlife, scenic beauty, or outdoor recreation — including time spent hiking famous paths like the Pacific Crest Trail — you can find it in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
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