Wind Riverwildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Wind River · September
- Falls Creek Falls trail season · Apr–Nov
- Lewis River falls area: reservations needed · Jun–Sep
- Mt. Adams climbing pass season · May–Sep
290days to the next wildflowers seasonJul 15–Aug 31, Two Forest Service high-country viewing areas: Mt. Adams' Adams Creek mid-July to mid-August, Tatoosh Ridge late July and August
Next 7 days
- Windy · winds up to 20 mphSaturday Night
- Rain likely · up to 70% chanceTuesday, Tuesday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 11:41 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest through the year
- Falls Creek Falls trail seasonNowApr–Nov
- Mt. Adams climbing pass seasonNowMay–Sep
- Lewis River falls area: reservations neededNowJun–Sep
- High-country wildflowersJul–Aug
Best spots around Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Tatoosh RidgeAlpine meadows facing Mt. Rainier after a 4–5 mile hike and about 3,000 ft of climbing
- Adams Creek (Mt. Adams Wilderness)Trail #112 climbs 2.5 miles to the Pacific Crest Trail at timberline; phlox carpets the rocky slopes
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Mt. Adams Wilderness, Pacific Crest Trail, Adams Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Tatoosh Ridge (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Trail #152A Falls Creek Falls (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Mt. Adams area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in 2027?
Two Forest Service high-country viewing areas: Mt. Adams' Adams Creek mid-July to mid-August, Tatoosh Ridge late July and August: Jul 15–Aug 31. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Gifford Pinchot National Forest right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 290 days (Jul 15–Aug 31, Two Forest Service high-country viewing areas: Mt. Adams' Adams Creek mid-July to mid-August, Tatoosh Ridge late July and August).
When do the high meadows bloom?
Briefly: on Mt. Adams generally mid-July to mid-August, depending on weather; on Tatoosh Ridge in late July and August.Sources: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Mt. Adams Wilderness, Pacific Crest Trail, Adams Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab), US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Tatoosh Ridge (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How hard are these hikes?
Tatoosh Ridge is a 4–5 mile hike gaining about 3,000 ft. The Adams Creek trail climbs at a moderate grade for about 2.5 miles to the Pacific Crest Trail.Sources: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Tatoosh Ridge (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab), US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Mt. Adams Wilderness, Pacific Crest Trail, Adams Creek (Gifford Pinchot National Forest) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Gifford Pinchot National Forest?
Tatoosh Ridge: alpine meadows facing Mt. Rainier after a 4–5 mile hike and about 3,000 ft of climbing; Adams Creek (Mt. Adams Wilderness): trail #112 climbs 2.5 miles to the Pacific Crest Trail at timberline; phlox carpets the rocky slopes.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Gifford Pinchot National Forest?
Lewis River falls area: reservations needed (Jun–Sep).
What is Gifford Pinchot National Forest like through the year?
Falls Creek Falls trail season (Apr–Nov), Lewis River falls area: reservations needed (Jun–Sep), Mt. Adams climbing pass season (May–Sep) and High-country wildflowers (Jul–Aug).