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Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (#2000)

This 26 mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail is bounded by Gifford Pinchot National Forest to the north and Mt. Hood National Forest to the south. 

Cascade Locks, Oregon, which is right along the Columbia River, is both the largest city and lowest elevation along the entire Pacific Crest Trail route. 

Learn more about the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

2000

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.

General Information

Year-round, Snow dependent

A valid Recreation Pass is required at Bridge of the Gods, North Bonneville and Herman Creek trailheads.

  • Motor vehicles and bikes are prohibited.
  • Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.
  • Wilderness restrictions apply when trail passes through Wilderness.

USDA Forest Service Logo

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

Directions

  • Bridge of the Gods Trailhead in Cascade Locks, OR
  • Herman Creek Trailhead east of Cascade Locks, OR
  • North Bonneville Trailhead in North Bonneville, WA
  • Forest Service Road 2000 outside of the Skamania Lodge near Stevenson, WA

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

A trail sign on a tree on side of primitive trail on a sunny forested slope.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, a 2750-mile epic route that traverses from Mexico to Canada, includes 26 miles that pass through the Columbia River Gorge National

Last updated September 29, 2025