E. Lolo Pass Rd. (FR 1800000) — Hood River in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
E. Lolo Pass Rd. (FR 1800000) — Hood River in OR
A 15.7-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Hood River County, OR. The road serves Lolo Pass Trailhead.
Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
1.7 of the 15.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 0.4 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 15.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 12.1 miles in, signed private.
Mount Hood stands 7,701 ft above the site, 5.5 miles southeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Mount Hood Villages, is 12 mi off.
September normals 43–65°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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