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Recreation Region: Hood River Ranger District

Cloud Cap Trailhead

It's one of the major access trailheads for the Timberline Trail and access to some of the more difficult climbing routes for Mt. Hood. Provides access to: Timberline Trail #600 and Tilly Jane Trail #600A. This trailhead is adjacent to Cloud Cap Saddle Campground. This trailhead provides a short hike up to the Cloud Cap Inn. Potable water is available at the trailhead in summer, and accessible by skiing or foot in winter. 

Current Conditions
Access road usually opens in early July

General Information

$10/vehicle/day from May 1 - October 31. This trailhead is concessionaire-operated.

Getting There

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 31st, 2025