Starting at Lost Lake Campground, this trail follows Lake Branch Creek to Forest Road 13 through old-growth hemlock, Douglas fir and cedar. Along the way it meets Old Skyline Trail #655, so you can combine it with Old Skyline and Lost Lake Butte Trail #616 to make a loop.
Pick it up from Lakeshore Trail #656 near the campground. From Hood River, take Highway 35 south about 14 miles to Woodworth Road, continue to Dee Highway and the old Dee Mill site, then follow the signs for Lost Lake on Forest Road 13 for roughly 13 miles to the campground.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 2 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Native material
- Tread width
- 18-24 inches
- Ranger district
- Hood River
Connects to: Lakeshore Trail #656, Old Skyline Trail
Line, length and trail class: U.S. Forest Service trail data. Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Difficulty is our estimate for hiking it out and back (once around for a loop), from distance and total climb. Lines can be off by a few hundred feet; carry a real map and check the official page for closures.
Getting there
From Hood River
- travel south on Hwy 35 ~14 miles to Woodworth Road, approximately 0.3 mile south of milepost 89.
- Turn right (west) on Woodworth Road and travel 2 miles to Dee Highway.
- Turn right (northwest) on Dee Highway and travel approximately 3.6 miles to the Dee Mill site) Turn left, drive across bridge, stay left and follow signs to Lost Lake (Forest Road 13).
- Follow Lost Lake Road to Lost Lake Campground (about 13 miles).
- Access via Lakeshore Trail #656 near Lost Lake Campground.
From the Forest Service
Season details
June
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Lakeshore Trail #656
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110 ft
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Old Skyline Trail
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Moderate
Old Growth Trail #657
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