Difference between revisions of "Rainy Lake Trailhead"
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+ | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Rainy Lake Trailhead|hike=Rainy Lake Loop Hike|log=Rainy Lake Loop Hike/Log|previous=Rainy Lake Trailhead|next=Rainy-Wahtum-Black Lake Trail Junction}} | ||
+ | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Rainy Lake Trailhead|hike=Black Lake from Rainy Lake Hike|log=Black Lake from Rainy Lake Hike/Log|previous=Rainy Lake Trailhead|next=Rainy-Wahtum-Black Lake Trail Junction}} | ||
+ | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Rainy Lake Trailhead|hike=Green Point Mountain Loop Hike|log=Green Point Mountain Loop Hike/Log|previous=Rainy Lake Trailhead|next=Rainy-Wahtum-Black Lake Trail Junction}} | ||
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Rainy Lake Trailhead|hike=Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike|log=Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike/Log|previous=Rainy Lake Trailhead|next=Rainy Lake}} | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Rainy Lake Trailhead|hike=Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike|log=Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike/Log|previous=Rainy Lake Trailhead|next=Rainy Lake}} | ||
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=== Hikes including this trailhead === | === Hikes including this trailhead === | ||
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Kingsley Wahtum Trailhead|hike=Kingsley Wahtum Trail to Rainy Lake Hike|log=Kingsley Wahtum Trail to Rainy Lake Hike/Log|previous=Gate Creek Crossing|next=Rainy Lake}} | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Kingsley Wahtum Trailhead|hike=Kingsley Wahtum Trail to Rainy Lake Hike|log=Kingsley Wahtum Trail to Rainy Lake Hike/Log|previous=Gate Creek Crossing|next=Rainy Lake}} | ||
+ | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Herman Creek Trailhead|hike=Rainy Lake via Gorton Creek Trail Hike|log=Rainy Lake via Gorton Creek Trail Hike/Log|previous=Rainy Lake|next=Rainy-Wahtum-Black Lake Trail Junction}} | ||
=== Driving Directions === | === Driving Directions === | ||
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Head up FR 2820 for 6.8 miles, keeping to the main track. | Head up FR 2820 for 6.8 miles, keeping to the main track. | ||
− | Keep left at a junction and then stay right at the next junction to go 1.0 miles farther to a T-junction. | + | Keep left at a junction, and then stay right at the next junction to go 1.0 miles farther to a T-junction. |
Here, turn left and drive 3.2 miles to make a right turn for the Rainy Lake Campground. | Here, turn left and drive 3.2 miles to make a right turn for the Rainy Lake Campground. |
Revision as of 00:56, 23 September 2018
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.62610, -121.75882
- Elevation: 4070 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 105 minutes
Contents |
Hikes starting here
- Rainy Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Black Lake from Rainy Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Green Point Mountain Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Waucoma Lakes Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Hikes including this trailhead
- Kingsley Wahtum Trail to Rainy Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Rainy Lake via Gorton Creek Trail Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Driving Directions
Drive I-84 east to Exit 62 for West Cliff Drive and West Hood River. Turn right after exiting for West Hood River.
In 0.2 miles, turn right onto Mt. Adams Avenue, which becomes Wine Country Avenue and then Country Club Road.
Go 3.1 miles to the junction of Country Club Road and Barrett Drive.
Turn left onto Barrett Drive, and proceed 1.2 miles to a four-way junction; turn right here on Tucker Road (Highway 281) for Odell and Parkdale.
Drive 2.0 miles, crossing the Hood River, and turn right to keep on Highway 281, the Dee Highway, for Dee and Parkdale.
Continue 6.3 miles, and then bear right for Dee and Lost Lake.
Go 0.3 miles, crossing the Middle Fork Hood River, and reach a T-junction. Go right here on Punchbowl Road for Rainy Lake.
After 0.2 miles, stay right at the junction with Green Road.
Drive another 1.1 miles on Punchbowl Road, cross the West Fork Hood River, and pass the junction with Green Point Road to reach a Y-junction.
Keep left here on gravel Dead Point Road (FR 2820) for Rainy Lake.
Head up FR 2820 for 6.8 miles, keeping to the main track.
Keep left at a junction, and then stay right at the next junction to go 1.0 miles farther to a T-junction.
Here, turn left and drive 3.2 miles to make a right turn for the Rainy Lake Campground.
Go 0.1 miles up to the day use and campground parking area.
Note: Two trails begin at this trailhead. The Rainy-Wahtum Trail #409 heads up an old road bed to the right of the outhouse. The Rainy Lake Trail #423A goes through the campground to pass Rainy Lake and join the North Lake Trail #423.
Fees and Regulations
- $5 fee for day use parking, payable to Lost Lake Resort
- $15/night for camping, payable to Lost Lake Resort
- A-frame outhouse and picnic tables
Page Contributors
- bobcat (creator)