Elk Cove Trailhead
High-clearance vehicle highly recommended for Laurance Lake Road.
This trailhead provides capacity for 10-12 cars. There are no amenities.
Provides access to: Elk Cove Trail #631 within Mount Hood Wilderness.
General Information
June
Open 24 hours/day
Free, self-issued wilderness permits are required from May 15 to October 15 if provided at a portal.
No fees are required for this site
No fee required.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.4387
Longitude: -121.6627
Directions
From Hood River, OR take Oregon 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 mi to Laurance Lake Road (Forest Road 2840). Go right (west) on Laurence Lake Road approx 4.2 miles to Kinnickinick Campground at Laurance Lake. Just west of Kinnickinick Campground, leave the pavement, turn left and head south onto Forest Road 2840 for approximately 1.1 miles to the trailhead starting at Forest Road 2840-650.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
