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Larch Mountain Road is maintained by Multnomah County and is closed annually at milepost 10 from Nov. through late May or early June. Use caution when driving; the road is narrow in places with limited visibility and is very popular with road cyclists.
From Portland, OR:Travel east on Interstate 84 just past Troutdale then take exit 18, Lewis and Clark State Park. At the end of the off-ramp, turn left (south) onto the Historic Columbia River Highway and follow the highway through Corbett. Two miles east of Corbett, the road forks. Take a right onto Larch Mountain Road and follow the road 14 miles to the picnic area and trailhead.
A short walk and a few stair = amazing views. The stairs are a bit slippery and there isn’t a railing - so be prepared if you’re unstable on your feet. Take the stairs slow on the way down. Parking meter was out of order last time I went 11/13/21. I can’t believe I’ve been a life long Portland resident and had never been here btw.
This paved trail starts at the Larch Mountain Picnic Area and leads to the scenic, ancient volcanic summit of Larch Mountain. There are 100 steps in the trail leading up to a mountain-identifier viewpoint. See Mt. Rainier, St. Helens, Adams, Hood and Jefferson on a clear day. Larch Mountain Road is maintained by Multnomah County and is closed annually at milepost 10 from Nov. through late May or early June. Use caution when driving; the road is narrow in places with limited visibility and is very popular with road cyclists.
