The Gifford Pinchot National Forest, located in southwest Washington State, is one of the oldest National Forests in the United States. The Forest is 1,368,330 acres in size and includes the 110,300-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by Congress in 1982.
Coverage highlights: Mount Adams, Indian Haven and Trapper Creek Wilderness Areas, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount Margaret Backcountry Area, Pacific Crest Trail, Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, Detailed Climbing and Permit Information.
Wilderness coverage: Mount Adams, Indian Haven, Trapper Creek.
Other attractions: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount Margaret Backcountry Area, hiking trails, mountain biking, scenic back roads, mountain climbing, campgrounds, sno-parks, fishing, snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, waterfalls.
More than just a map, National Geographic Trails Illustrated topographic maps are designed to take you into the wilderness and back. Printed on tear-resistant, waterproof material, this map can go anywhere you do. Each map is based on exact reproductions of USGS topographic map information, updated, customized, and enhanced to meet the unique features of each area. The maps include valuable wilderness tips and Leave No Trace guidelines, along with updated trails, trailheads, points of interest, campgrounds, and much more. With a new color palette and stunning shaded relief, backcountry navigation has never been easier.
