Thomas Lake Trailhead
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.00577, -121.83923
- Elevation: 4050 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 2 hours
Hikes starting here
- Blue Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Thomas Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- Northwest Forest Pass required to park. There is a dropbox here.
- Wilderness permit required on the trail. Available free here.
Driving Directions
From Portland, drive east on I-84 to Cascade Locks. Cross the Bridge of the Gods and turn right on Highway 14. Drive through Stevenson, then turn left on Wind River Road, marked for Carson. Drive up the hill to Carson then continue north on Wind River Road for another 13 miles to the fish hatchery. Turn right and continue on Wind River Road for 15 more miles to the Rush Creek Snowpark. Turn right on Road 6507 and drive 4 miles to the end of 6507 at Road 65. Turn left on Road 65 and drive a half mile to the trailhead on the right.