Trail Angel: Someone who provides help, transportation, lodging, or food to a hiker. Such random acts of kindness are sometimes just what it takes for a hiker to pull through and continue on their journey when they have reached a breaking point.
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Trail Angel: Someone who provides help, transportation, lodging, or food to a hiker. Such random acts of kindness are sometimes just what it takes for a hiker to pull through and continue on their journey when they have reached a breaking point.
Trail Angels of Trout Lake
In the early 1990’s not many Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers visited Trout Lake – located about 11 miles from the nearest trailhead. Today, with easy communication to arrange a ride via mobile phones and the internet, plus the popularization of the PCT by the 2014 movie “Wild,” Trout Lake has become one of the most popular places to resupply and Zero*.
The Trail Angels of Trout Lake stand ready to lend a hand to about 2,500 PCT hikers every year… giving rides from the trailhead to town and back again, storing hiker package drops, providing a place to pitch a tent in the back yard, share a barbeque, take a shower, and do a load of laundry. Following is a list of available Trail Angel and commercial services.
* Zero means taking a day off the trail, thus hiking zero miles.
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Pick-up Location
The Preferred Alternate Pick-up is located at Forest Service Road 88 Mile 2226.5*.
The main, preferred, pick-up is located at Forest Service Road 23 PCT Trailhead.
The PCT Trailhead closest to Trout Lake is located where the trail crosses FSR 23 Mile 2232.1*. It is about a 20-minute ride from there to Trout Lake.
Northbound Hikers: To schedule a ride in advance you may get phone service from Small Meadows approximately 2 miles before FSR 23.
Southbound Hikers: To schedule a ride in advance you may get phone service from the Burn Area 2-3 miles before FSR 23.
See the Peak Season Shuttle Schedule or On-Call Transportation Angels below to schedule a ride.
Alternate Pick-up Locations
On-Call Transportation Angels
Scheduled Shuttle Service begins Sunday July 28th. If you miss a shuttle and can’t wait for the next one contact one of the Transportation Angels below.
The following volunteers are on-call to provide transportation from pick-up locations to the Trout Lake Grocery and back again. NA = Not Available Dates
Jen Hiromura 847-322-1120
Don Buege 509-281-0369
Tony Fuentes 971-570-6930
Gerry Harding 509-637-0708
Daven Coate 509-281-0853
Jo Ellen Osterlind 503-784-3367
Warren Williams 262-930-8256
Jeff Hiromura 978-500-1876
Monika McFadden 760-331-7984
Peter & Doris Gallagher 425-256-1962
Pat Kelly 360-904-4818
This is a volunteer service provided by Trout Lake community members. A contribution to help cover the cost of gas is appreciated, but not required. Make a donation.
Peak Season Shuttle Has Ended
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
As of October 11, 2024
the US Forest Service has rescinded
the Williams Mine Fire closure.
Fire operations are still ongoing in the area.
Refresh this page for the most current information.
Shuttle Service has been suspended due to the Williams Mine Fire. List of Closures and Evacuation Orders below.
From Trout Lake you will need either a) return to FSR 88 and use the PCTA Established Detour, 62-mile walk around, or b) find a way back to the Columbia River Gorge, up I-5, and on to Packwood. You can either hitch a ride or we have a limited number of drivers who can take a few folks to White Salmon and Hood River where they can catch transportation off trail. See Transportation Off Trail below. We have some drivers willing to make the trip to Packwood, but probably not enough to accommodate everyone in a timely manner.
Closures
- Pacific Crest Trail between Williams Mine and Potato Hill (PCTA Detour Information)
- Forest Service Road 23
- The Mt. Adams Wilderness Area
- Tract D Recreation Area
- South Climb trailhead
Evacuation Order – Level 2 – Set
- Skamania County – FS 23 Road North of Trout Lake and the Takhlakh Lake Area.
Scheduled Shuttle Service Begins Sunday July 28th
Scheduled Shuttle Service has ended for 2024.
Trout Lake/FSR 23 Trailhead Schedule
Trout Lake/FSR 88 Trailhead Schedule
Outbound Trout Lake to Trailhead
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Depart Trout Lake Grocery |
Arrive FSR 23 Trailhead |
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8:00 am |
8:20 am |
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12:00 pm |
12:20 pm |
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4:00 pm |
4:20 pm |
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Depart Trout Lake Grocery |
Arrive FSR 23 Trailhead |
|---|---|
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8:00 am |
8:20 am |
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11:00 am |
11:20 am |
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2:00 pm |
2:20 pm |
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5:00 pm |
5:20 pm |
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Depart Trout Lake Grocery |
Arrive FSR 23 Trailhead |
|---|---|
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7:30 am |
7:50 am |
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9:30 am |
9:50 am |
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11:30 am |
11:50 am |
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1:30 pm |
1:50 pm |
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3:30 pm |
3:50 pm |
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5:30 pm |
5:50 pm |
Inbound Trailhead to Trout Lake
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Depart FSR 23 Trailhead |
Arrive Trout Lake Grocery |
|---|---|
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8:30 am |
8:50 am |
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12:30 pm |
12:50 pm |
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4:30 pm |
4:50 pm |
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Depart FSR 23 Trailhead |
Arrive Trout Lake Grocery |
|---|---|
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8:30 am |
8:50 am |
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11:30 am |
11:50 am |
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2:30 pm |
2:50 pm |
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5:30 pm |
5:50 pm |
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Depart FSR 23 Trailhead |
Arrive Trout Lake Grocery |
|---|---|
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8:00 am |
8:20 am |
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10:00 am |
10:20 am |
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12:00 pm |
12:20 pm |
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2:00 pm |
2:20 pm |
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4:00 pm |
4:20 pm |
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6:00 pm |
6:20 pm |
If you miss a shuttle and can’t wait for the next one contact one of the On-Call Transportation Angels.
On-Call Transportation Angels may be available at other times if you simply can’t wait for a shuttle or need a ride from one of the other pick-up locations.
This is a volunteer service provided by Trout Lake community members. A contribution to help cover the cost of gas is appreciated, but not required. Make a donation.
Hiker Package Drop*
Mail your Resupply Hiker Packages via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail** to:
[Your Name – ETA: m/d*]
c/o Trout Lake Grocery
PO Box 132
Trout Lake, WA 98650
* IMPORTANT: Next to your name, please include your Estimated Time of Arrival in Trout Lake. For example: “ETA: July 4”.
** IMPORTANT: Please use U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail. That way we can forward or return your box at no extra expense if you do not make it to Trout Lake. We cannot forward or return packages sent via other couriers such as UPS or FedEx.
This is a volunteer service provided by Trout Lake community members. A contribution is appreciated, but not required. Make a donation.
Resupply
We've Got What You Need!
Fuel Canisters • Water Filters • Mobile Phone Accessories • Dehydrated Meals: AlpineAire, Backpacker’s Pantry, Mountain House • Hard Cheese & Meats • Trail Bars & Mixes • Fruit Bars & Smoothies • Instant Rice & Pasta • Quinoa • Tuna, Chicken & Spam Packs • Nutella, Peanut Butter, Honey • Tortillas & Bagels • Drink Mixes • Organic, Vegetarian & Vegan Options • Much More!
We open the cases so you can purchase one-each of everything from Ziploc bags to oatmeal, Pop Tarts to single serve peanut butter, mayo and soy sauce….
Stock up and send a package ahead for your next resupply! We have complimentary shipping supplies and appropriate addresses for other Hiker Package Drop Points along the PCT.
Trout Lake Grocery has a large selection of resupply food and equipment, and offers a wide range of services for PCT Hikers. Be sure to sign their Hiker Register!
For a list of other local services see...
Showers • Wi-Fi • Laundry • Camping
Showers: Guler Mt. Adams County Park offers coin-op showers, $2 in quarters gets 5-minutes. Quarters, complimentary towels and shampoo available at the Trout Lake Grocery. Donations appreciated, but not required.
Wi-Fi & Laundry: Complimentary Wi-Fi and laundry is available at Trout Lake Grocery. Donations appreciated, but not required.
Camping: Tent camping may be available at Guler Park, but the site is first-come, first-served and is usually full throughout the summer. See Lodging Angels below for other options.
Trout Lake Grocery
Groceries • Supplies • Huckleberries • Licenses & Passes • PCT Services
Guler Mt. Adams County Park
Public Restrooms & Showers • CampingLodging Angels • A Place to Stay
- Camping behind the Presbyterian Church, porta-potties, hand wash, Wi-Fi, $5 suggested donation: 262-930-8256 or 262-930-8257.
- Tent trailer, Wi-Fi, shower laundry. Joanna Turner: 503-863-7763.
- Spare room sleeps 4 (2 beds) and/or camping, laundry. Steve: 415-630-8700. Steph: 509-637-0299.
- Overflow camping available at Trout Lake Grocery, Jonah Ministries, and private homes. Inquire at the Trout Lake Grocery.
For commercial lodging options see...
Be sure to book in advance, especially in July and August.
Guler Mt. Adams County Park
Public Restrooms & Showers • CampingTransportation Off Trail
Schedule and prices subject to change.
Transportation from Trout Lake to a Train or Bus Leading Elsewhere
Bingen-White Salmon, WA to Portland, OR
Hood River, OR to Portland, OR
Columbia Gorge Express
Hood River, OR to Portland, OR
Pacific Crest Trail Association
Since 1977, the PCTA has protected, maintained, and advocated for the Pacific Crest Trail. Their website contains an abundance of resources for those hiking all or part of the trail.
Helpful Links
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Information forthcoming...
Possible new section: Other PCT Websites