Place

Pacific Crest South – Lolo Pass Trailhead

Pacific Crest South at Lolo Pass is a small roadside trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail, about 10.5 miles up Lolo Pass Road from Zigzag.

Representative photo, not this exact spot. Photo: Timm Stein via Pexels · Pexels License

Lolo Pass Trailhead, listed as Pacific Crest South, is a roadside access point for the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 in the Zigzag Ranger District. From Zigzag, it is about 10.5 miles northeast on Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18).

Space is tight here. Cars park parallel along the roadway, so leave room for others to get through and turn around, and know that the spot is a poor fit for trailers. There is no potable water, so pack all you need for your time on the trail.

Getting there

From Zigzag, OR

  1. take the Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18) northeast for about 10.5 miles to the trailhead.

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Last checked November 4, 2026