Pacific Crest Trail #2000
The Mt. Hood National Forest section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 is 130.1 miles long. It enters Mt. Hood from the Willamette National Forest on the south and continues on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area traveling north. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed by several trails and trailheads throughout Mt. Hood.
For maps and more information about planning and travel on the Pacific Crest Trail visit:
- Pacific Crest Trail (Forest Service): www.fs.usda.gov/pct
- Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA): www.pcta.org/
Pacific Crest Trail section descriptions and access points at Mt. Hood National Forest
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 (Clackamas River Ranger District)
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 (Hood River Ranger District)
- Barlow Pass Sno Park/Trailhead (Highway 35)
- Frog Lake Sno-Park/Trailhead (Highway 26)
- Pacific Crest North - Indian Springs Trailhead
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 (Zigzag Ranger District)
Additional Resources
General Information
- Visit the PCTA website for permit information.
- Free, self-issued wilderness permits are required from May 15 to October 15 when provided at a portal. Not all trails will have Wilderness portals.
- Learn more about Mt. Hood National Forest wilderness areas.
Some trailheads require a valid recreation pass. Check our Recreation Passes webpage for details.
This trail passes through several wilderness areas where wilderness regulations apply.
Recreation Groups
The Mt. Hood National Forest section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 is 130.1 miles long. It enters Mt.