Pacific Crest Trail #2000 - Washington
The Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches from the Mexican to the Canadian border for 2,600 miles, originally reached the Columbia River Gorge in 1935. Private property rights and trail guidelines required a re-routing which in 1984 resulted in the modern trail.
This section includes abandoned roads and traverses Cedar and Hamilton Creek Canyons on the way to Table Mountain and its panoramic views. Horse access, Gillette Lake (3.8 mi.), spring near Table Mountain (9.7 mi.), spur trail to Three Corner Rock water trough (15.3 mi.), Rock Creek (20.3 mi.), Big Huckleberry Mountain summit trail (44.2 mi.).
Features: Look out for Three Corner Rock, a monolith (an ancient lava plug) and the former site of USDA Forest Service fire lookout.
General Information
Year-round, Snow dependent
A valid Recreation Pass is required at North Bonneville trailhead.
- Motor vehicles and bikes are prohibited.
- Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail. No bikes
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
From Bingen/White Salmon, WA: Travel west on Washington State Highway 14 just past the north end of the Bridge of the Gods toll road. Continue past Ice House Lake on the right, and just 90 yards beyond the lake is the small parking area and trailhead. An alternative is to park at the visitor information parking area just to the right of the toll road and walk down the highway to the trailhead.
Equestrians can access the Pacific Crest Trail from the North Bonneville Trailhead near Bonneville Dam and take the short Tamanous Trail to Pacific Crest Trail.
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
Nearby Recreation Sites
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
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