Tanner Butte Trail (#401)

Area Status: Closed

This area was severely burned by the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire.

The Trail remains CLOSED; restoration work will begin in 2025.

Beginning in stands of Douglas-fir and noble and silver fir, the trail switchbacks uphill for 2.2 miles to the junction with Wauna Point Trail #402. Continue on #401 and into Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness for 2.1 miles to the Dublin Lake turn-off. There are several opportunities to connect with other trails. Please consult an up to date map showing topographic features when planning backpacking trips.

Tanner Butte is located on Mt. Hood National Forest, a further 4.5 miles south on #401. To make this a loop trail, double back to Dublin Lake and hike west on Tanner Creek Trail #431 (area is unavailable) and Forest Service Road 777 for a further 2.5 miles north back to the parking lot. Wilderness portion of the trail is brushy and requires good route-finding skills. The trail is 8 miles in total.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Closed due to unstable conditions from the 2017 wildfire. Restoration work planed for 2025.
Open Season:	Year round - snow dependent
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Motor vehicles and bikes are prohibited. Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.
Closest Towns:	Cascade Locks, OR
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Mt Hood National Forest

General Information

Directions:

From Portland, OR travel east on Interstate 84 to Bonneville exit #40.

Turn right (south) and park at either Wahclella Trailhead (area is unavailable) (Fee site) or park at Toothrock Trailhead (take the left fork immediately after the right and follow the road up the hill to the parking area).

Alternatives include walking in from other access points on the Bonneville segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail or a 1.9 mile walk in from the gated/closed Forest Service Road 777 Road to the trailhead.