Lewis River Trail
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Skamania County, WA
Point-to-point trail in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Skamania County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.9 mi (22.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,890 ft (576 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,798 ft (548 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Bolt Camp Shelter 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Lower Lewis River Falls 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Lower Falls Campground 10.3 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Upper Copper Creek Falls 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Lower Copper Creek Falls 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Middle Lewis River Falls 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13 mi (20.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Upper Lewis River Falls 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Taitnapum Falls 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Quartz Creek Camping Area 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from start
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Questions about Lewis River Trail
How long is Lewis River Trail?
Lewis River Trail is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,890 ft (576 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,798 ft (548 m).
How hard is Lewis River Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lewis River Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Curly Creek Falls Trailhead. 6 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lewis River Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 10.4 mi (16.7 km), 10.6 mi (17 km).
Is Lewis River Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Lewis River Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Lewis River Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Speed Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Cave Falls Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Snofoot Trail #148B Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Snofoot Trail #148 Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Snofoot Trail #148D Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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