Mazama Trailhead, in the Hood River Ranger District, is the starting point for the Mazama Trail, which heads into the Mount Hood Wilderness. The parking area fits around 10 small vehicles, and there are no amenities, restrooms or potable water, so come prepared.
From Portland, take Highway 26 to Zigzag and turn onto Lolo Pass Road (Road 18). After about 10 miles, go right on Road 1810, a rough road, for 5 miles, then right on Road 1811 for the last 3 miles. That works out to roughly 18 miles from Zigzag to the trailhead. From Hood River, the route uses Highway 35, Woodworth Road, the Dee Highway and the road toward Lost Lake to reach Road 18.
Getting there
From Portland
- Drive Hwy. 26 east to Zigzag.
- Turn on Lolo Pass (Rd. 18), follow it about 10 miles to Rd. 1810 (rough road).
- Take a right and drive 5 miles to Rd. 1811, take a right and drive 3 miles to trailhead.
From Hood River
- Drive Hwy. 35 for about 13 miles to Woodworth Road.
- Travel west on Woodworth Road 3 miles to Dee Highway (281).
- Turn right on Dee Highway for about 5 miles to the old Hardwood plant, turn left, drive across bridge, stay left and follow signs to Lost Lake for about 7 miles to Rd. 18.
- Turn left onto Rd. 18 to 1810.
- Follow 1810 to 1811 and drive 3 miles to the trailhead.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Wilderness restrictions apply within Mount Hood Wilderness.
All fees
No fees are required for this site
Passes and permits
Free, self-issued wilderness permits are required at trailheads with permit portals.
