Gorton Creek Trail (#408)
This trail offers great views on a one or two-day backpack climb up around Nick Eaton Ridge. The trail begins at mile 1.4 of Herman Creek #406 and ends at Rainy Whatum Trail #409 near Rainy Lake on the Hood River Ranger District, Mt Hood National Forest. 5.5 miles of this trail is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The trail is a total of 9.1 miles long. The southern portion of trail is within Mark O Hatfield Wilderness.
Alert!: Beyond the intersection with the Ridge Cut-off Trail, and especially south of the intersection with the Deadwood Trail, this primitive wilderness trail becomes very brushy and can be very hard to follow due to the Eagle Creek Fire of 2017.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
Year round, snow dependent
A valid Recreation Pass is required at Herman Creek trailhead.
- Motor vehicles and bikes are prohibited.
- Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.
- Wilderness regulations apply in Wilderness.
Address: 902 Wasco Ave Suite 200 Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: (541) 308-1700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.r6crgnsawfb@usda.gov
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Directions
From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to Cascade Locks, exit # 44. Drive under the interstate and through town approximately 1.8 miles to the eastbound entrance ramp. At the stop sign, cross the road and drive east 1.6 miles on Forest Land toward Oxbow Fish Hatchery, then on to Herman Creek Campground. The trailhead is at the west end of the campground. (The campground is currently closed due to root rot conditions.)
From Hood River, OR: Travel west on Interstate 84 to Herman Creek exit # 47. Turn left under I-84 and then immediately right on to Forest Lane. Drive 0.6 mile west on Forest Lane to Herman Creek Campground. The trailhead is at the west end of the campground. (The Campground is currently closed due to root rot conditions.)
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
