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Recreation Region: Zigzag Ranger District

Pioneer Bridle Trailhead

Pioneer Bridle Trailhead can be used to access the Pioneer Bridle Trail, which is a major mountain bike route. However, most recreators park at Glacier View Trailhead (3,600’) to access this trail.

Pioneer Bridle Trail descends most of its length to Tollgate Trailhead (1,800’) and connects the towns of Government Camp and Rhododendron. 

Provides access to:

  • Pioneer Bridle Trail

General Information

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.3095

Longitude: -121.8368

Directions

From Portland, OR - travel 27.5 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26.  Turn left (north) at the Forest Road 2600-522. The trailhead is on the east side of the parking area towards Government Camp (approximately 0.5 miles east of milepost 44).  The trail leaves from the parking area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 31, 2025