Pioneer gooseberry (Ribes lobbii), near the trailhead (bobcat)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 45.8572, -121.5961
• Elevation: 3410 feet
• Driving time from Portland: 90 minutes

Hikes starting here

• Monte Carlo via Middle Fork Grove Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

Hikes including this trailhead

• Monte Carlo-Monte Cristo Loop Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

Fees and Regulations

• Discover Pass required
• $2 toll at the Hood River Bridge

Driving Directions

Drive I-84 east to Exit 64 for Highway 35, White Salmon, and Government Camp.

Turn left after exiting onto Button Bridge Road for Bingen and White Salmon. Drive 1.2 miles, crossing the Columbia River and paying $2 at the toll booth.

After crossing the bridge, turn left on Highway 14W for Stevenson and Vancouver.

In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Highway 141 Alt. for Trout Lake and the Mt. Adams Recreation Area.

In 2.2 miles, turn left onto Highway 141 for BZ Corner, Trout Lake and Glenwood.

Drive 2.0 miles and make a left turn onto Northwestern Lake Road.

Keep to this road for 0.4 miles and come to a four-way junction.

Keep straight here on gravel Road B1000. Stay on this road for 7.6 miles, winding up out of the Buck Creek valley, then turn right onto B1800 for Buck Creek Trailhead #2.

It’s 1.5 miles to the trailhead (avoid all roads leading off to the left and right).

Contributors

• bobcat (creator)