Meant for skiing rather than hiking, the Pocket Creek Tie Trail is rated a more difficult ski route. It starts at Bennett Pass Sno-Park and runs to the Pocket Creek Trail, and it also connects with the Teacup Lake Trail, giving skiers a few ways to link up a tour.
Hikers should look elsewhere, since this one is not recommended on foot. From Hood River, it is about 32 miles south on Highway 35 to the Bennett Pass Road exit (Forest Service Road 3550), and the trailhead sits on the right.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 3 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Snow
- Tread width
- 18-24 inches
- Ranger district
- Hood River
Line, length and trail class: U.S. Forest Service trail data. Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Difficulty is our estimate for hiking it out and back (once around for a loop), from distance and total climb. Lines can be off by a few hundred feet; carry a real map and check the official page for closures.
Getting there
From Hood River
- head south on Highway 35 for ~32 miles.
- Take the exit toward Bennett Pass Rd./Forest Service Road 3550.
- The trailhead will be on your right.
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