Forest Service lands, roads, trails and recreation sites in the Grasshopper Fire area east of Mt. Hood are closed to protect visitors and firefighters. In effect through December 31, 2026.
Read the official closure orderThis very easy trail links Boulder Lake with its smaller neighbor, Little Boulder Lake, and keeps the water in sight as you go. It makes a simple add-on for anyone already headed to Boulder Lake.
The quickest approach starts on Forest Road 4880 at Boulder Lake Trailhead, reached from Hood River by Highway 35 and Forest Roads 48 and 4890. Walk 0.4 mile west on Boulder Lake Trail #463 to the junction. From Bonney Meadows Campground, the same trail runs 1.7 miles south to this spur. Volunteers with the 44 Trails Association help keep it maintained.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 2 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Native material
- Tread width
- 18-24 inches
- Ranger district
- Barlow
Connects to: Boulder Lakeshore Trail #463B, Boulder Lake Trail #463
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, OR
- head south on Highway 35 to the junction of Forest Road 48.
- Head southeast on Forest Road 48 to the junction with Forest Road 4890 from the left fork.
- Choose the left side of the fork to transfer to the Forest Road 4880.
- The trailhead will be on the west side of the road.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
Trail maintenance is accomplished thanks to the help of the 44 Trails Association.
Ranger office
Barlow Ranger District
Address: 780 NE Court St Dufur, OR 97021
Phone: 541-467-5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Trails nearby
Boulder Lakeshore Trail #463B
1 mi round trip
222 ft
Easy
Boulder Lake Trail #463
5.4 mi round trip
1,345 ft
Hard
Forest Creek Trail #473
6 mi round trip
1,307 ft
Hard
Bonney Meadows Trail #471
10.8 mi round trip
3,190 ft
Very hard
Three Mile Trail #466
8.8 mi round trip
1,378 ft
Hard
Gunsight Butte Trail #685
10 mi round trip
2,058 ft
Very hard
Camp Windy Trail #685B
2 mi round trip
388 ft
Easy
Badger Creek Trail #479
24.4 mi round trip
4,625 ft
Very hard
Badger Lake Trail #479A
1.4 mi round trip
41 ft
Easy
Rocky Butte Trail #475
2.4 mi round trip
667 ft
Moderate