Old Skyline-Lost Lake Trailhead sits on Forest Road 1340 in the Hood River Ranger District, at the southern end of Lost Lake Campground. It serves Old Skyline Trail, a 2.5-mile route that the Forest Service rates as slightly more difficult. The trail links Jones Creek Road, south of the lake, with Lake Branch of the Cascades trail along the lake’s north shore.
Parking is limited to about five vehicles, and the trailhead has no restroom or drinking water. From Hood River, follow Oregon Highway 281 south and then Lost Lake Road for about 12 miles to reach it.
Getting there
From Hood River
- Head south on OR-281 S for 4.3 miles.
- Turn right to stay on OR-281 S and continue on for 6.3 miles.
- Take a slight right towards the Lost Lake Rd. and then turn left onto Lost Lake Rd. Tale Lost Lake Rd. for about 12 miles.
Parking
Room for 5 vehicles.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
**Lost Lake is currently limiting parking capacity within the campground and resort area to 50%. Friday-Monday, a road barricade is staffed 4 miles below the entrance to the resort. Once parking capacity has reached 50% vehicles will be turned around at that location. This is the result of parking congestion along the roadways accessing the campground and resort. The congestion has made it difficult for emergency personnel to access the site.**
All fees
No fees are required for this site