Gifford Pinchot National Forest Indian Heaven Wilderness Placid Lake ~ Chenamus Lake Hike Hike 65 Length: 4.4 Miles round trip Elevation Change: 250' Elevation gain Season: Summer thru Fall Difficulty:   Easy Permit:   NW Forest Pass Required Features: Here is another great little hike that takes you to two beautiful mountain lakes. The trail begins off Forest Road #420 and takes you through dense forest. The trail actually looses elevation on its way to the first lake. It is only about a mile to the first lake. This will also be the junction to the trail that you will need to take to the next lake. But take time to enjoy Placid Lake. Then return to the junction and continue on to Chenamus Lake. A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest All for the love of hiking!