Lolo Pass

Total Miles
13.1

Elevation

1,062.89 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

Historic Lolo Pass is a scenic drive that connects the Sandy River area to Lost Lake and Hood River. Spectacular valley views open up to reveal the western side of Mt. Hood. The driving surface is relatively smooth for the majority of the route, with the occasional pothole. The road will sometimes go to one lane, so stay prepared for oncoming traffic during busy weekends. For those looking for more challenging and technical terrain, there are multiple spurs to be explored.

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Lolo Pass
Lolo Pass

Difficulty

This rating was made based on Summer conditions. Difficulty could increase greatly during the transitional times of snow season. Lolo Pass is closed each winter due to heavy snow.

History

Lolo Pass originated as a Native American trading route that eventually became a part of the legendary Oregon Trail and is a milestone on the Pacific Coast Trail.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Sam Langeliers
Jul 04, 2024
2018 Hyundai Tucson
Open
Normal
Trail is mostly paved. The dirt section has some potholes, and the paved section has some dips. Any car that has not been lowered past its stock height will be fine as long as the potholes / dips are not taken at excessive speeds.
Rachel Kopf
Jun 12, 2024
Open
Normal
Some debris, potholes, and road erosion from winter storms, but nothing a Subaru or taller couldn’t navigate.
Matt Curry
May 12, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Obstructed
Deep Snow
going from north to south, almost made it all the way, but past the bridge where the trail bends back north, there was still a few inches of snow from some snowfall earlier in the week (before 5/12). May have melted since.
Mike Wulzen
May 04, 2024
Obstructed
Deep Snow
medium snow still on road, super slushy

Access Description

You can enter the paved section of Lolo Pass at the intersection near the Zigzag Ranger station on Highway 26. Take the paved road Northeast until you enter Mt Hood National Forest.

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