Pinnacle Ridge Trail #630 heads into the Mount Hood Wilderness from Pinnacle Ridge Trailhead, in the Hood River Ranger District. The trailhead sits at the top of Forest Road 2840-670, a short, steep spur off Laurance Lake Road (Forest Road 2840), and the trail leaves the road on its south side.
From the center of Parkdale it is roughly 10 miles in all, with the last 3 or so unpaved after Kinnikinnick Campground at Laurance Lake. A high-clearance vehicle is strongly advised, since Forest Road 2840 can wash out at Eliot Creek and conditions change quickly. Parking holds five or more small vehicles, and there are no restrooms, water or other amenities.
Getting there
- Accessed via Forest Road 2840-670.
- From Hood River- take OR Hwy 35 south 15 miles to the town of Mount Hood.
- Turn right at Oregon Hwy 281 (Cooper Spur Rd), near milepost 85, and travel 2 miles to the town of Parkdale.
- From the center of Parkdale, go south on Clear Creek Road (across from McIsaacs Store) and travel approximately 2.7 miles to Laurance Lake Road (Forest Road 2840).
- Head right (west) on Laurance Lake Road approx 4.2 miles to Kinnikinnick Campground at Laurance Lake.
- Just west of Kinnikinnick Campground, leave the pavement, turn left and head south on Forest Road 2840 for approximately 2.8 miles to Forest Road 2840-670.
- Take Forest Road 670 uphill 0.15 mile on an improved but steep road to the trailhead.
- The trail heads south from the south side of the road.
- Alert!: Forest Road 2840 beyond the Elk Cove trailhead is rough with several larger water bars.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
High-clearance vehicles are highly recommended for Laurance Lake Road 2840, as it's prone to washouts at Eliot Creek. Water levels and road conditions can change rapidly.
All fees
No fees are required for this site
Season details
May
