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Bagging 16 Lakes in One Day in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
An itinerary and route overview for a day full of lake bagging that I did on my 24th birthday in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. I...
Tina McLain
Dec 16, 20245 min read


Swift Creek, Loowit & June Lake Loop
A hike along multiple trails to create a loop with mountain views, boulder fields, waterfalls, and a lake near Mt St Helens NVM. Points...
Tina McLain
Sep 9, 20247 min read


Chain of Lakes
A grouping of small lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Chain of Lakes is a secluded group of lakes near Mt Adams in Gifford...
Tina McLain
Mar 4, 20244 min read


Takhlakh Lake
A large lake with a great view of Mt Adams on a clear day in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Takhlakh Lake Lake Coordinates: ...
Tina McLain
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Council Lake
A beautiful lake with many outdoor recreational opportunities in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Council Lake Lake...
Tina McLain
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Big Spring Creek Falls
A beautiful set of falls along FS 23 that is easy to access in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Waterfall Name: Big Spring Creek Falls...
Tina McLain
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Little Fish Lake
A small, hidden lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Little Fish Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1554, -121.7017 Lake Elevation:...
Tina McLain
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Steamboat Lake
A more remote lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Steamboat Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1302, -121.7156 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Big Mosquito Lake
A large lake perfect for kayaking in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Big Mosquito Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1280, -121.7594...
Tina McLain
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lakes List
A list of lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest with links to the posts of the ones I've been to. Gifford Pinchot National Forest is...
Tina McLain
Jan 15, 20246 min read


Frog Lake
A mostly dry lake, hidden in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Frog Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.0951, -121.7767 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Cold Spring Lake
A popular lake for camping and swimming in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Cold Spring Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.08539,...
Tina McLain
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Hidden Lakes
Three "hidden" lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. In August of 2023 I tried my first attempt at bagging all three lakes. I, along...
Tina McLain
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Comcomly Lake
A smaller lake hidden up a rough backroad in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Comcomly Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.0220,...
Tina McLain
Dec 26, 20233 min read


Forlorn Lakes
A group of lakes near Indian Heaven Wilderness with many camping opportunities. Forlorn Lakes is a serene, group of lakes near Trout...
Tina McLain
Dec 4, 20235 min read


Olallie Lake
A reflective lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Olallie Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.2888, -121.6164 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Jul 19, 20212 min read


Langfield Falls
A short hike to a beautiful waterfall in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Waterfall Name: Langfield Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Jul 12, 20212 min read


Goose Lake
A lake with many recreation opportunities in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Goose Lake Lake Coordinates: 45.9413,...
Tina McLain
Jul 5, 20212 min read


Lake 45.9292, -121.6343
An unnamed, swampy, tiered lake along FS 8631 in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Unnamed (Lake 45.9292, -121.6343) Lake...
Tina McLain
May 24, 20212 min read


Guler Ice Caves
An ice cave alternative to the popular Ape Caves in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Name: Guler Ice Caves Area Coordinates: 45.96135,...
Tina McLain
May 17, 20212 min read
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