Klickitat Trail

This Rails-to-Trails conversion follows an old railroad grade through the spectacular Klickitat Canyon along the Klickitat River. The trail is a wide (12 feet in most places) pathway ideal for mountain bikes, horseback riding and family strolls. The lowermost 10.8 miles of the Klickitat River, from Wheeler Creek to the confluence with Columbia River, are designated as a Wild & Scenic River.

See bald eagles, waterfowl, scenic pine/oak forests and an amazing display of spring wildflowers. The Swale Canyon portion of the trail is usually closed from June-October due to fire danger.

The trail begins at the Lyle Trailhead off Washington SR-14 near Lyle, WA and goes through Klickitat, WA. It continues another 18 miles to near Centerville, WA on State Parks jurisdiction.

For more information, visit the Klickitat State Park Trail website and Klickitat Trail Conservancy website.

Current Conditions

Open for day use only.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

Accessibility

The surface is improved for 1.5 miles to the Fisher Hill Trestle. Lyle Trailhead is the only ADA accessible trailhead and includes a restroom and a water fountain.

General Information

Take plenty of water as there is no potable water available along the trail.

Year-round

Check Washington Klickitat Trail State Park website for fee information based on what trailhead you will use to access the trail. There is no fee at Lyle Trailhead managed by the Forest Service.

Motor vehicles are prohibited.
Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.
Must stay on trail except at designated spots.
Day-use only

Contact Name: Washington State Parks Information

Contact Phone: (360) 902-8844

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

Lyle Trailhead

Directions

From Bingen/White Salmon, WA travel east on Washington State Highway approximately 9.5 miles. Take the first left after crossing the Wild and Scenic Klickitat River on to State Rout 142 then in 1/10 mile take the first left into the Lyle Trailhead parking area.

From The Dalles, OR travel north on US Highway 197 to Washington State Highway 14. Turn left onto Highway 14 and travel approximately 7.5 miles to Lyle. Travel through town and take a right on State Highway 142, just before crossing the Klickitat River. Take the first left into the Lyle Trailhead parking area.