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Recreation Region: Hood River Ranger District

Gunsight Trailhead

No amenities are available at this trailhead. The trailhead can accommodate 3 to 4 cars. Trail traverses ridgeline in and out of old growth forest and alpine meadows and views to the east over Badger Creek drainage and west to Mt. Hood.

Getting There

Directions

From Hood River, OR - Take Oregon Hwy 35 south 32.5 miles, approximately 0.25 mile south of milepost 64, to Bennett Pass (Forest Road 3550).  Follow Bennett Pass Road for 4.2 miles to the trailhead at the junction with Bonney Meadows Road (Forest Road 4891).  The trail leaves from the north end of the parking area. These roads are not designed for regular passenger vehicles. High clearance is highly recommended.   

From Portland, OR - Travel 31 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 and exit onto OR Hwy 35.  Follow OR Hwy 35 for 6.4 miles to Bennett Pass Road (Forest Road 3550).  Turn right onto Bennett Pass Road and follow it for 4.2 miles to the trailhead at the junction with Bonney Meadows Road (Forest Road 4891).  The trail leaves from the north end of the parking area. These roads are not designed for regular passenger vehicles. High clearance is highly recommended.   

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

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Last updated January 22, 2026