Indian Heaven Wilderness

Indian Heaven Wilderness encompasses 20,782 acres of forested plateau with volcanic peaks, containing over 150 lakes, ponds, and marshes within Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

The United States Forest Service established this protected wilderness area in 1984 to preserve its natural landscapes and ecological resources for future generations.

For 9,000 years, the Yakama, Klickitat, Cascades, Wasco, Wishram, and Umatilla tribes gathered in this area for berry picking, fishing, and hunting activities.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail runs through the wilderness, providing access to numerous lakes and views of Mount Adams, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Rainier.

The Indian Heaven volcanic field features 60 eruptive centers along a 19-mile fissure zone, with the most recent eruption occurring 8,200 years ago.

Location: Skamania County

Operator: US Forest Service

GPS coordinates: 46.00679,-121.78606

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:44