Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section G is a 53.4-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). This is the northernmost section in Oregon and extends from Highway 35 to Cascade Locks. This section is short, relatively flat, and fairly easy with more elevation loss than there is gain. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a multi-use trail that is open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.
From Highway 35, the trail leads north to the Timberline Lodge Ski Area which is a popular resupply station for long distance hikers. The lodge has several restaurants, and its website states that hikers can mail resupply boxes in advance (always confirm with the lodge in advance before sending a box).
After leaving Timberline Lodge, the trail skirts around Mount Hood (11,240 feet), Oregon's highest peak and one of the most popular hiking destinations in the state. Continuing north, the trail crosses forested terrain, goes through the Mark O Hatfield Wilderness, and ends at the Columbia River/ Oregon Washington border.
MILES AND WAYPOINTS (South to North)
00.00 - Start / Highway 35.
05.40 - Timberline Lodge.
06.10 - Mount Hood Wilderness Boundary.
21.00 - Lolo Pass Road / Mount Hood Wilderness Boundary.
38.00 - Wathum Lake.
39.00 - Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness Boundary.
53.40 - End / Bridge of the Gods Trailhead
PERMITS
For information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/.
HALFMILE MAPS
Lon Cooper, aka "Halfmile," is a hiker, photographer, and map maker. His website provides a wealth of essential information for prospective trail hikers, such as trail notes, maps, and resupply information. You can find Halfmile's information at https://pctmap.net.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL ASSOCIATION: www.pcta.org
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is a non-profit organization that manages and maintains the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit their website for information about the trail, volunteer opportunities, thru-hiker blogs, trail closures, and more.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mount Hood Wilderness
Timberline Lodge
Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness
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