Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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THOMAS LAKE #111Indian Heaven Wilderness Ranger District:Mt. AdamsTrailhead:Thomas Lake - Trailhead is along Panther Creek FR 65 at west end of Thomas Lake trail No. 111 leading into the Indian Heaven Wilderness.Length:3.3 miles (5.3 km)Trail Uses:
Elevation:High: 4,500 feet, Low: 4,000 feetSeason of Use:Mid July-OctoberVisitor Use:Extra HeavyAccess:Road 65 (The trail is not accessible from the north via Road 30 because the Rush Creek Bridge is out.)Description:This heavily used trail passes numerous lakes prior to its connection with the Pacific Crest Trail. It begins along Road 65 and climbs gently as it passes through a dense forest, coming to Dee, Thomas, and Heather Lakes at approximately 0.6 mile. The trail climbs to a meadow, then continues past Brader Lake and Naha Lake to Rock Lake and Little Rock Lake. It then turns south and passes Lake Umtux. As the trail continues through the broad plateau meadow, it passes numerous unnamed ponds and tiny lakes. The trail descends into the timber, passing Lake Sahalee Tyee, and ends at Blue Lake with the junction of the Pacific Crest Trail.Lake Sahalee Tyee lies in the shallow crater of an old volcano. This is an area where Native Americans built slow-burning fires in trenches, preserving berries for later use by drying them over the radiant heat. Features:Dee Lake, Thomas Lake, Heather Lake, Eunice Lake, Brader Lake, Lake Naha, Rock Lake, Lake Umtux, Lake Sahalee Tyee, and many scenic meadows. ZQZ |
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Vancouver, WA
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Last Modified: Friday, 24 July 2009 at 17:38:59 EDT