Category Archives: Indian Heaven Wilderness

Indian Heaven Wilderness is located between Mt Adams and the Columbia River. It has 20,960 acres of alpine meadows and lakes.

Hiking With An 8 Year Old

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Bob Bennett

Caleb is my grandson. He’s great. We recently enjoyed hiking together to Soda Peaks Lake in SW Washington. Preparation is important to every successful outing. My wife (“Nana”) packed a lunch for Caleb and made sure he had a warm … Continue reading →

Placid Lake and Chenamus Lake

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Enjoyable Hike to Placid Lake and Chenamus Lake Mt St Helens from the Placid Lake Trailhead It’s a long drive to Placid Lake Trailhead (northwest edge of Indian Heaven Wilderness) from my home in Washougal, but it is a nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Hiking, Indian Heaven Wilderness, National Wilderness (WA), Washington Hiking | Tagged Chenamus Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Placid Lake | Comments Off

Scenic Sawtooth Mountain Trail

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Scenic Sawtooth Mountain Sawtooth Mountain Trailhead One of the best hikes of this season for me was Sawtooth Mountain Trail in Indian Heaven Wilderness. So many views to see! The trailhead starts at the north end of the wilderness. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington Hiking | Tagged Bird Mtn, Lone Butte, Mt Adams, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens, Pacific Crest Trail, Sawtooth Mtn, Wood Lake | Comments Off

Indian Heaven Trail to Cultus Creek Trail Loop

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Indian Heaven Trail At the rear of Cultus Creek Campground, there is the trailhead for the Indian Heaven Trail. A common loop is to follow this trail to the PCT, turn right for a ways (behind Bird Mountain) and return … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington Hiking | Tagged Bear Lake, Cultus Lake, Deep Lake, Elk Lake, Lemei Lake, Pacific Crest Trail | Comments Off

Thomas Lake Trail

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Thomas Lake Trail Thomas Lake This easy trail leads to Thomas Lake, Dee Lake, Eunice Lake, Blue Lake and more. If I remember correctly, there is a great view from the trailhead. However, there was a layer of clouds on … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington Hiking | Tagged Blue Lake, Brader Lake, Dee Lake, Enuice Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Lake Kwaddis, Lake Sahalee Tyee, Lake Umtux, Naha Lake, Rock Lake, Thomas Lake, Tombstone Lake | Comments Off

Indian Race Track in Indian Heaven Wilderness

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Visit Indian Race Track and Red Mountain A Section of the Pacific Crest Trail Indian Race Track is a place of history. Native Americans used to meet here annually to pick berries, socialize and compete in horse racing. Although I’ve … Continue reading →

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