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Best hikes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    PCT - Washington Section H
    42.1 mi
  2. 02
    Loowit Trail
    26.7 mi
  3. 03
    Boundary Trail
    19.8 mi
  4. 04
    Klickitat Trail #7
    14.3 mi
  5. 05
    Valley Trail #270
    14.1 mi
  6. 06
    Lewis River Trail
    13.9 mi
  7. 07
    Lakes Trail
    13.1 mi
  8. 08
    Toutle Trail
    12.7 mi
  9. 09
    Goat Lake Loop
    12.4 mi
  10. 10
    Juniper Ridge Trail #261
    11.5 mi
  11. 11
    Lily Basin Trail #86
    11.1 mi
  12. 12
    Smith Creek Trail
    10.3 mi
  13. 13
    Falls Creek Trail #152
    9.9 mi
  14. 14
    Forest Road 2801
    9.8 mi
  15. 15
    Quartz Creek Trail
    9.8 mi
  16. 16
    Langille Ridge Trail
    9.7 mi
  17. 17
    Forest Road 7605
    9.6 mi
  18. 18
    Forest Road 57
    9.5 mi
  19. 19
    Strawberry Mountain Trail
    9.1 mi
  20. 20
    Clear Fork Trail #61
    9.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Gifford Pinchot National Forest: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.