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Laurance Lake High Ridge Trail
The Laurance Lake High Ridge Trail begins at Clear Branch Dam and ends at a dead end on a ridgetop. This trail provides an incredible view of Laurance Lake. The trail is fairly open, leading to some great views of Mt. Hood and the surrounding area. Walking up the old road a quarter mile leads to a vista point where the burn area for the Dollar Lake Fire has exposed the Pinnacle.
Trail is accessed via the Laurance Lake High Ridge Trailhead.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Laurance Lake Road is very rough at Eliot Creek. High clearance vehicles only - no trailers. |
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| Fees: | No fee to park at trailhead. |
| Open Season: | May/June |
| Closest Towns: | Hood River, OR |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Hood River Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Portland, OR take I-84 to the junction with Highway 35. Take Highway 35 south to the Cooper Spur Road. Take a right at the four way stop in Parkdale. Take a left on Laurence Lake Road which leads to the Laurence Lake campground. Parking is available at the Dam.
Activities
Mountain Biking
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Pile burning in effect
- Temporary delays on CRRD roads for hazard tree work
- Landslide on FR 1310 to Wahtum Lake
- SE Harvey Rd to Eagle Creek Trailhead Closed
- Avalanches on Mt. Hood
- Trail bridge closures in Pocket Creek ski trail system
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Dog River Trail closure
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