Cloud Cap Trailhead
Cloud Cap Trailhead is one of the major access trailheads for the very popular Timberline Trail and to some of the more difficult climbing routes for Mt. Hood. It also accesses Tilly Jane Trail.
Located adjacent to Cloud Cap Saddle Campground, this trailhead provides a short hike up to the Cloud Cap Inn, a historic, rustic lodge built in the late 1800s. The trailhead is accessible by skiing or snowshoeing in winter.
General Information
This site is operated by a concessionaire.
The Annual Northwest Forest Pass may be used as fee payment.
Address: 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041
Phone: 541-352-6002
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Elevation
5,850 feet
Directions
From Hood River, OR - travel approximately 13.1 miles south on Oregon Hwy 35 and turn right (east) onto Cooper Spur Road, approximately 0.3 miles south of milepost 74. Follow Cooper Spur Road 2.4 miles to Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) and turn left (southeast). Follow Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) approximately 9.5 miles to the trailhead at Cloud Cap Saddle Campground.
Travel Considerations
Cloud Cap Road is usually snowed out and inaccessible to vehicles until late June or July. The last 10 miles to the trailhead are narrow and unpaved. High-clearance and four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended.
Parking
The rustic parking area has limited capacity, often filling up quickly especially on weekends.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
