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| − | To get to the North Burnt Lake Trailhead, go to the community of Zigzag on U.S. 26 18 miles east of Sandy and 10 miles west of Government Camp. Go north on the Lolo Pass Road (Forest Service Road 18) for 4 miles (two lanes paved). Turn right on Rd 1825 labeled "campgrounds trailheads" (two lanes paved). After 0.6 miles, stay right on the bridge going over the Sandy River. There is a gate here that is closed in the winter when there's snow, maybe a few months starting in December. The bridge over the Sandy was washed out November 2006 | + | To get to the North Burnt Lake Trailhead, go to the community of Zigzag on U.S. 26 18 miles east of Sandy and 10 miles west of Government Camp. Go north on the Lolo Pass Road (Forest Service Road 18) for 4 miles (two lanes paved). Turn right on Rd 1825 labeled "campgrounds trailheads" (two lanes paved). After 0.6 miles, stay right on the bridge going over the Sandy River. There is a gate here that is closed in the winter when there's snow, maybe a few months starting in December. The bridge over the Sandy was washed out November 2006 but has finally been fixed (October 2007). This is a temporary fix and they are planning a permanent fix in 2008 (which will probably deny access for a period). Go past McNeil Campground at mile 0.8. Go past the road to the right that goes to Riley Horse Camp. Turn right on the road to Lost Creek Campground (2.2 miles from Lolo Pass Road). Take this road (gravel), past Lost Creek Campground, 1.6 miles from road 1825, to the trailhead. |
The trailhead is a dead end of the road which is just barely big enough to turn around. In June of 2006 there was a porta potty and a trash can. | The trailhead is a dead end of the road which is just barely big enough to turn around. In June of 2006 there was a porta potty and a trash can. | ||
Revision as of 20:15, 20 October 2007
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.3725, -121.8226
- Elevation 2670'
Hikes starting here
- East Zigzag from Lost Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- Northwest Forest Pass required
Driving Directions
To get to the North Burnt Lake Trailhead, go to the community of Zigzag on U.S. 26 18 miles east of Sandy and 10 miles west of Government Camp. Go north on the Lolo Pass Road (Forest Service Road 18) for 4 miles (two lanes paved). Turn right on Rd 1825 labeled "campgrounds trailheads" (two lanes paved). After 0.6 miles, stay right on the bridge going over the Sandy River. There is a gate here that is closed in the winter when there's snow, maybe a few months starting in December. The bridge over the Sandy was washed out November 2006 but has finally been fixed (October 2007). This is a temporary fix and they are planning a permanent fix in 2008 (which will probably deny access for a period). Go past McNeil Campground at mile 0.8. Go past the road to the right that goes to Riley Horse Camp. Turn right on the road to Lost Creek Campground (2.2 miles from Lolo Pass Road). Take this road (gravel), past Lost Creek Campground, 1.6 miles from road 1825, to the trailhead.
The trailhead is a dead end of the road which is just barely big enough to turn around. In June of 2006 there was a porta potty and a trash can.