Travel Guide to Lolo Pass in Oregon
Lolo Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,050m (3,444ft) above sea level located in the U.S. state of Oregon.
Where is Lolo Pass in OR?
Tucked away on the boundary between Hood River and Clackamas counties, on the northern part of Oregon, the pass is located within the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Is Lolo Pass road in Oregon paved?
Located about 40 miles SW of Hood River, the road to the summit is called Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). The approach from the southwest side is paved, but the road through the pass itself is gravel running down the northeast side of the pass.
Is Lolo Pass in Oregon open?
The road is closed due to heavy snow each winter. The way is not always easy to travel, and care is advised. Trailers are not recommended.
When was the road to Lolo Pass in OR built?
Originally broken by Native Americans as a trading route, the road was built in 1955.