# Gifford Pinchot National Forest

**Location:** Randle, WA | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 200+ miles

**GPS:** 46.3456, -121.9876

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** June - October

Vast forest surrounding Mt. St. Helens with volcanic terrain, old growth, and views of three major volcanoes. Forest roads access remote lakes and backcountry campsites.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.5/5

**Highlights:** Mt. St. Helens, Volcanic terrain, Three volcanoes, Remote camping, Old growth

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Cougar Rock Campground (Ashford, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/cougar-rock-campground)
- [Ohanapecosh Campground (Ashford, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/ohanapecosh-campground)

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