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Hand Lake Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to:
- Hand Lake Cutoff
- Hand Lake Trail #3513
- Scotty Way Trail #4345
See trail pages for more information.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions. |
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| Operational Hours: | Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions. |
| Permit Info: | There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Mt. Washington Wilderness from this trailhead.
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| Restrictions: | |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 to Highway 242. Travel east on Highway 242 for 16 miles to Hand Lake Trailhead. The Trailhead is on the left (northwest) side of the highway, parking is on the right (southeast) side.