Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapGifford- National Forest • Washington, USA
One of five new Trails Illustrated maps for the Washington Cascades region offers the most detailed and up-to-date map for the forest, carefully researched and developed in co-operation with local land managers and agencies. Each map contains easy to read trails, numbered forest service roads, campsites, access points, scenic points-of-interests, and important facilities.
Along the west slope of Mount Adams lies the 46,353 acre Mount Adams Wilderness. The 12,236-foot high Mount Adams is the second highest peak in the Northwest after Mt. Rainier. The Yakima Indian Reservation bound Mount Adams Wilderness on the east. Wilderness trails offer the hiker spectacular views of Mount Adams and its glaciers, tumbling streams, open alpine forests, and wildflowers scattered among lava flows and rim rocks. Mount Adams is the biggest volcano in the state of Washington.
Mount St. Helens is an active volcano in southwest Washington state and the central feature of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. It is a popular climb for both beginning and experienced mountaineers.
Like all Trails Illustrated maps our new Washington Cascades titles are both highly durable and environmentally friendly. Each map is printed in the United States, at a certified green printer, using low V.O.C. inks on waterproof, tear-resistant material. Proceeds from the sale of Trails Illustrated Maps go to support the National Geographic Society's nonprofit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.
Coverage includes:
Mount Adams, Indian Haven and Trapper Creek Wilderness Areas, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount Margaret Backcountry Area, Pacific Crest Trail, Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, Detailed Climbing and Permit Information Wilderness Coverage: Mount Adams, Indian Haven, Trapper Creek Other Attractions: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount Margaret Backcountry Area, Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Scenic Back Roads, Mountain Climbing, Campgrounds, Sno-Parks, Fishing, Snowmobile Trails, Cross-Country Skiing, Waterfalls
- Sheet Size = 25.50 x 37.75
- Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.25
- Scale = 1:75,000
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map
Mount St. Helens is an active volcano in Washington's Cascade Range. Neighboring peak Mount Adams is the second highest summit in Washington after Mount Ranier. Explore the beauty and geological wonder of these magnificent mountains with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this expertly researched map features key areas of interest including Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument; Trapper Creek Wilderness; Swift Reservoir; Salmon, Cispus, and Lewis rivers; and Yale, Coldwater, and Spirit lakes.
This map can guide you off the beaten path and back again with miles of mapped trails including a portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Helpful information on Mount Margaret, Indian Heaven Wilderness, climbing Mount St. Helens, mountain safety tips and more will prove invaluable in your exploration of the region. Many recreation features are noted as well, including interpretive trails, campgrounds, ATV trails, sno-parks, cross country ski trails, and horse camps.
Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.
Other features found on this map include: Bare Mountain, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Goat Rocks Wilderness, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Little Huckleberry Mountain, McCoy Peak, Mount Adams, Mount Adams Wilderness, Mount Saint Helens, Spirit Lake, Swift Reservoir, Trout Lake, Yale Lake.
- Map Scale = 1:75,000
- Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"
- Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.