Gifford Pinchot National Forest Whistle Punk Loop Hike Hike 55 Length: 1.5 Miles round trip Elevation Change: Almost No Elevation gain/loss Season: Year Round Difficulty:   Easy Permit:   NW Forest Pass Required Features: This is a Universal Access Trail hike. It is almost level and wheel chair capable. The entire trail system is only 1.5 miles. There a several benches to rest on. And there are a number of signs explaining the uniqueness of a logging community and operation. This hike is just off Forest Road 43 at the end of FR 417. The hike is only a half mile from the Bunker Hill hike. Next to this interpretive trail is located the Wind River Canopy Crane Research Facility. The crane itself can be seen from this trail. The purpose of this project is to enable researchers to investigate the environment at and near the top of the old growth forest which surrounds the crane. A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest All for the love of hiking!