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Tina McLain
Dec 16, 20245 min read
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
Feb 12, 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 5, 20243 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
Jan 29, 20242 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 22, 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 15, 20246 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, 20243 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 8, 20242 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
Dec 26, 20233 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 4, 20235 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
Jul 5, 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
May 24, 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 17, 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 10, 20215 min read
Section of Snipes Mountain Trail #11
Trail Name: Snipes Mountain Trail #11 Trail Type: In and out Access: Trail Distance: 3.75 miles (round trip) Elevation Range: 3470′...
Tina McLain
Dec 24, 20208 min read
High Camp & Glacier Lake
A challenging hike to a glacier fed lake in the Mount Adams Wilderness in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Highlights: High Camp,...
Tina McLain
Dec 21, 20203 min read
Placid Lake
A lake near FS 30-431 in Indian Heaven Wilderness in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Placid Lake Lake Coordinates: ...
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