Barlow Pass works as a trailhead in summer and a Sno-Park in winter. It sits on Highway 35 about 2.6 miles north of US 26, at a little over 4,100 feet in the Hood River Ranger District. The site lies along the Historic Barlow Road, and old-style interpretive signs line the path.
This is a major access point for the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Pioneer Woman’s Grave Trail, Barlow Butte Trail and Mount Hood Wilderness are all nearby. In winter, skiers head out onto ungroomed backcountry trails. The lot holds about 15 cars and often fills on winter weekends, so arrive early and don’t park along the entry road. Vault toilets, no drinking water.
Getting there
From Hood River, OR
- travel 36.2 miles south on Oregon Hwy 35 to Barlow Pass Sno-Park (Forest Road 3531), approximately 200 feet west of milepost 60.
From Portland, OR
- travel approximately 31 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 to the intersection with Oregon Hwy 35.
- Turn north onto Oregon Hwy 35 and travel 2.6 miles to Barlow Pass Sno-Park (Forest Road 3531), approximately 200 feet west of milepost 60.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
No trailer parking.
All fees
Day Use:
Peak Season (May 15 - Oct 01):
$5 per vehicle per day
Oregon State sno park permit required November 1st-April 30th
$5.00/day or $30.00 for an annual pass.
$30 per annual
Oregon State Sno-Park Permit required November 01 - April 30:
$4 per vehicle per day
$9 per three day (consecutive)
$25 per annual
Summer use: $5/vehicle/day required May through October.
Winter use: Sno-Park Permit required November thru April. Check ODOT's website for pricing.
Passes and permits
Oregon Sno-Park permit is required from November 1 through April 30. Permits are sold in DMV field offices and by permit sales agents at various locations like winter resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets.
Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment from May 1 to October 31.
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)
