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 On-Call Transportation Angels below to schedule a ride.
See the Peak Season Shuttle Schedule or On-Call Transportation Angels below to schedule a ride.
Alternate Pick-up Locations
None of the following locations are as near to the town of Trout Lake as the FSR 23 Trailhead. But we may be able to pick you up if you are really, truly in need.
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. Please tip your driver!
PLEASE PICK RANDOMLY!
Gerry Harding 509-637-0708
Jack Fee 509-637-0838
Daven Coate 509-281-0853
Jo Ellen 503-784-3367 Fri-Sun Only
Don Buege 509-281-0369
Peter & Doris Gallagher 425-256-1962
Pat Kelly 360-904-4818
Steph Irving 509-637-0299 Thu-Sun Only
Tony Fuentes 971-570-6930 Sat-Sun Only
Jeff Hiromura 978-500-1876
Ronda King 206-920-7517
Warren Williams 262-930-8256
If you schedule a ride, PLEASE DO NOT HITCH A SEPARATE RIDE!
If no one is available, go ahead and hitch a ride.
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 • CLOSED
The pick-up is located at Forest Service Road 23 PCT Trailhead.
Until then, contact the On-Call Transportation Angels for a ride.
Contact the On-Call Transportation Angels for a ride.
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 2025 Resupply Hiker Packages via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail** to:
[Your Name – ETA: m/d*]
c/o Trout Lake Grocery
2383 Highway 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
This address is up-to-date for the 2025 Season! There is no need to call us to confirm!
* 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: Peak, 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, jam, honey, and mayo….
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...
Camping • Showers • Laundry • Wi-Fi...
Hiker Register: Please sign your name in the Hiker Register at the front counter of the Trout Lake Grocery.
Camping: Tent camping is available in the PCT Group Site at Guler County Park. The fee is $10 per person per night. Camping passes for the PCT Group Site are available only at the Trout Lake Grocery and must be attached to your tent or pack. See Lodging Angels for other options.
Showers: Guler Mt. Adams County Park offers coin-op showers, $2 in quarters gets 5-minutes. Quarters and complimentary shampoo available at the Trout Lake Grocery.
Laundry: Laundry is available at Trout Lake Grocery for $5, laundry detergent included.
Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi and a charging station are available at Trout Lake Grocery in the PCT Hiker Hang beside the store.
Hiker Boxes: Boxes for exchanging dry goods and food items are available in the Hiker Hang beside the Trout Lake Grocery.
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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-$10 suggested donation: 262-930-8256 or 262-930-8257. NO ALCOHOL.
- Tent trailer, Wi-Fi, shower laundry. Joanna Turner: 503-863-7763.
- Spare room sleeps 4 (2 beds) and/or camping, laundry. Steph: 509-637-0299.
- Overflow camping may be available at Jonah Ministries, private homes and elsewhere. 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
Many Trout Lake residents work and shop in Bingen-White Salmon or Hood River and drive their daily. Getting a lift to the train or bus station is pretty easy. Check with the Transportation Trail Angels or Trout Lake Grocery.
Bingen-White Salmon, WA to Portland, OR
Amtrack offers daily service from Bingen-White Salmon to Portland. As of this update trains depart daily at 9:15 am (Bingen Station) and arrive at 11:15 am (Union Station) for $9. For current schedule and prices visit the Amtrack website. Search for “BNG” to “PDX.”
Hood River, OR to Portland, OR
Greyhound offers daily service from Hood River to Portland. As of this update the bus departs daily at 4:40 pm (Mount Hood Railroad) arriving at 5:50 pm (NW Station Way) for $22. For current schedule and prices visit the Greyhound website. Search for “Hood River” to “Portland.”
Columbia Gorge Express
Hood River, OR to Portland, OR
Columbia Gorge Express (CAT) offers daily service from Hood River to Portland. For current schedule, prices and stops visit the Columbia Gorge Express website.
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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