At Lost Lake, Old Growth Trail #657 is a short, barrier-free walk among old-growth trees, with plenty of interpretive signs explaining the forest’s ecology. It runs north to south between the Organization Camp and the A Loop Campground, ending where it meets Lakeshore Trail #656.
Start at the trailhead by the C Loop Campground entrance and walk 250 feet west on Lakeshore Express Trail #658 to the north end, then turn left. Lost Lake is reached from Hood River by way of Highway 35, Woodworth Road and the Dee Highway, then Forest Road 13 for the last 13 miles to the campground.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 5 of 5
- Typical grade
- 0-5%
- Surface
- Native material
- Tread width
- 36-48 inches
- Ranger district
- Hood River
Connects to: Lost Lake Butte Trail #616, Lakeshore Trail #656, Lakeshore Express 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.
Things to do
- Outdoor Science and Learning
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Interpretive sites
- Viewing
Getting there
From Hood River
- travel south on Hwy 35 ~14 miles to Woodworth Road, 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 3.6 miles to the Dee Mill site.
- Turn left and follow signs to Lost Lake (Forest Road 13).
- Follow Lost Lake Road 13 miles to Lost Lake Campground.
From the Forest Service
All fees
Lost Lake Campground and Resort is operated by a concessionaire. Please check with Lost Lake Resort for information on day use and camping fees.
Trails nearby
Lost Lake Butte Trail #616
3.8 mi round trip
1,255 ft
Moderate
Lakeshore Trail #656
3.1 mi loop
110 ft
Easy
Lakeshore Express Trail
0.2 mi round trip
42 ft
Easy
Old Skyline Trail
7 mi round trip
1,067 ft
Hard
Lake Branch Cascades Trail
1.2 mi round trip
218 ft
Easy
Huckleberry Mountain Trail #617
4 mi round trip
894 ft
Moderate
Pacific Crest Trail (Zigzag RD)
85.4 mi round trip
16,324 ft
Very hard
Buck Peak Trail #615
0.8 mi round trip
274 ft
Easy
Pacific Crest Trail (Hood River RD)
40.4 mi round trip
6,003 ft
Very hard
