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Burnt Lake Trail #772
This trail enters the Mount Hood Wilderness on the west side of Mt. Hood. This trail accesses Burnt Lake and Zigzag Mountain with views above treeline. The north side also has wonderful old cedar snags showing remnants of a wildfire that came through around 1900.
Starting from the Burnt Lake Trailhead (North), this trail begins at Forest Road 1825-109 (2,680’) and ends at Forest Road 2627-207 (3,320’). From Forest Road 1825-109, the trail climbs steadily up to Burnt Lake (4,120’). There is a nice loop trail around the lake accessing several campsites. From the lake, the trail continues up a steep climb 0.6-mile and reaches Zigzag Ridge (4,720’). Soon after, the trail reaches Zigzag Mountain Trail #775. Turn right onto Zigzag Mountain Trail #775 and follow the ridge westward 0.3 mile until Burnt Lake Trail #772 drops over the south side of the ridge descending to Devil’s Meadow area. From Devil’s Meadow the trail follows an easier grade down an old roadway to West Zigzag/Cast Lake Trailhead at Forest Road 2627-207.
Trail access is affected by annual gate closure at Forest Road 1825 (Muddy Fork Road) from December 1 through April 1.
Trail Description & Map
At a Glance
| Permit Info: | Free, self-issued wilderness permits are required from May 15 to October 15 when provided at a portal. Not all trails will have wilderness portals. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply. Reminder: Campfires are not allowed at the lake (within 100 feet). |
| Closest Towns: | Zigzag, OR |
| Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Burnt Lake North Trailhead May 1 to October 31. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Zigzag Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:North Burnt Lake trailhead:
From Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 17.5 miles east of Sandy to Zigzag. At Zigzag, approximately 0.4 mile past milepost 42, turn left (north) on Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). After 4 miles, turn east at Forest Road 1825 and continue 0.6 miles. Turn right across a bridge and continue another 1.1 miles to a fork in the road. Stay right at the fork and continue a 0.7 mile past Lost Creek Campground to Forest Road 1825-109. Turn right onto Forest Road 1825-109 and travel 1 mile to the trailhead at the end of the road. (A Recreation Pass is required at North Burnt Lake trailhead)
South access to Burnt Lake Trail is from West Zigzag trailhead.
From Portland, follow US Hwy 26 for 20.2 miles east of Sandy and turn left (north), approximately 250 feet before milepost 46, at Zigzag Mountain Road (Forest Road 2627) . Follow this road for 4.3 miles to its end (the road eventually becomes Forest Road 2627-207). The trail begins 100 yards before the end of the road on the left (west) side of the road.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Alerts & Warnings
- Sandstone Fire closure on Clackamas River RD
- Whisky Creek Fire closure; includes PCT detour
- Avalanches on Mt. Hood
- Multiple ski trail bridge closures on Hood River Ranger District
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Timberline Lodge tours canceled for October
- Dog River Trail temporary closure
- Bridge closures on the Barlow Road
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