Trout Lake Offers:

• Many businesses—catering to the needs of the community and our welcomed guests.
• We offer lodging, shopping, dining and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Fascinating townspeople.
• Beautiful scenery, perfect for taking out a little time for yourself, to relax and enjoy nature.
• We offer activities all throughout the year; enjoy fun in the sun and snow.
• Community events year round.

Help MARS purchase this valuable habitat

January 2013: Help Protect the Pine Flats tract in the Glenwood Valley!

$50,000 needed in 90 days

The Mt. Adams Resource Stewards (MARS) is a non profit organization that works toward conservation of habitat in the Mt. Adams area. They are currently working to purchase a 280-acre tract of forestland currently owned by a timberland investment organization. They need to raise $50,000 in 90 days in order to secure the property. Please see more info about the Pine Flats Tract purchase effort. View Pine Flats PDF.

2013 Mt. Adams Country Bike Tour Registration Now Open!

Join us for the 11th Annual event! Register early to secure your spot and take advantage of our special Earlybird rates ($5 off through May 31).

2013 Trout Lake Calendar Now Available!

2012 Trout Lake Calendar cover

2013 cover image coming soon.
Beautiful and Economical: Just $10 each.
To order, please call Dennis at 509-395-2250

The Trout Lake Business Association Welcomes
Pacific Crest Trail Hikers!!
See what we can offer you for rest and refreshment!

 

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Download our TLABA Map / Brochure

Download our TLABA Brochure / Map

Trout Lake Community Map

11th Annual Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour – 2013

Save the Date!

Grab the family!

Tour the Valley and Mountains!

Register Now!

The 11th Annual Mt. Adams Country Bike Tour (MACBT) promises to be better than ever. We offer:

11.5 MILE FAMILY FUN RIDE (White Loop) The not too demanding Fun Ride loop circles the beautiful Trout Lake Valley with panoramic views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood. All but 1 mile of this route is on country Roads with minimal traffic.
Check-In/Registration Time: 9:00am to 11:00am

51 MILE VALLEY LOOP (Yellow Loop) this loop takes you south to BZ Corner where you make a left turn and climb for 6.5 miles through spectacular rural and farmland scenery. You pass by Conboy Lake Wildlife Refuge with many glimpses of Mt. Adams and may see elk, deer and birds indigenous to the area. The route then circles back through pine forest and back into the Trout Lake Valley. 51 mile and total 2,700' elevation gain.
Check-In/Registration Time: 8:00am to 10:00am

54 MILE FOREST LOOP (Green Loop) From Trout Lake climb 14.5 miles, (2,000' gain), including a short 10% incline and then a long ride down with waterfalls, creeks, eagles and all the majesty this special country provides. From there 10 mile climb up to Big Tire Junction and then on to a downhill you will never forget, back to Trout Lake, (3,800' gain).
Check-In/Registration Time: 8:00am to 10:00am

105 MILE INFINITY RIDE (Green & Yellow Loops) Begin with the Green Loop. Then stop at Heavenly Grounds on the east side of the gas station for lunch before continuing on the Yellow Loop to complete your 105 mile ride. Total 6,500' elevation gain. This ride is fully supported with sagwagons, emergency teams, radio coverage, snacks/rest stops, lunch.
Check-In/Registration Time: 7:30am to 10:00am

Note: Catch our Last Year for Lower Rates! Due to increasing fees, we'll be raising our rates by $5 for 2014.

Cost per participant:
$20 Family fun ride ($15 before June 1)
$65 Forest Loop, Mountain Loop, or Infinity Loop ($55 before June 1)

Meals served from 12 - 5pm. Lunch (and dinner) is included for 105 mile Infinity route riders. Dinner only is included for all riders. Extra dinners are available for purchase for $10 each.

Full refunds less a $10 processing fee are available up to 10 days prior to the ride. No refunds after that date, which is Wednesday 6/19/2013. Please contact us at troutlakebikeride@gmail.com for information.

• 2013 Bike Tour Brochure
• Release and Indemnity Forms. (Required for participation. On site forms available.)
• Please download our Event Poster (8.5 x 11) — Add some magic marker color and help us spread the word!

Step One: Choose Your Event(s) and hit "Register" (this screen)
Step Two: Enter Registration Information (next screen)
Step Three: Review Order and Enter Payment Information (final screen)

If you'd like to pay by check or at the door, please choose the "Show other payment options" link below the Register button.

Earlybird rates are good through May 31. Regular rates will be available from June 1 through the event. Online registration ends Friday, June 28 at noon.

White Salmon River Rafting – Trout Lake, Washington

Trout Lake, Washington is a GREAT place to set in for your rafting down the newly navigable White Salmon River. In October of 2011, PacifiCorp, the owner of the Condit Dam, blasted it apart to restore the wildness of the White Salmon River. Read more about the Condit Dam removal (Courtesy Oregon Public Broadcasting).

Many of the amenities the Trout Lake area offers for hikers are perfectly suitable for white water rafters. See our Pacific Coast Trail hiker information for some local food, lodging, service and sightseeing opportunities.

Please enjoy this vintage slideshow of whitewater rafting in the Columbia Basin

Courtesy, Zoeller’s Outdoor Odysseys, White Salmon, Washington

2013 Trout Lake Fun Run

April 20, 2013 – run begins at 9am.

5K, 10K and Half Marathon.

For more information or to pre-register, please visit the Trout Lake Run website.

Cabin Fever Days!

View Our Cabin Fever Days festival flyer

Sponsored by

Trout Lake Grange
Mt. Adams Institute
Trout Lake Fair Board
Cascade Wellness Clinic
Mt. Adams Ranger District

Saturday, February 9th

Nordic Classic Ski Race
Pineside Sno-Park
9:30 am

Valentine Craft Making
Destino Gallery
10am-2pm

Community Lunch
Trout Lake Grange
12pm

Cascadia Creamery Cheese Tasting
Destino Gallery
3-5pm

Snow Ball Costume Party
Trout Lake Country Inn
7pm

Sunday, February 10

Gotchen Creek Cabin Open House
SnowKing Sno-Park
11am-3pm

For more information, please call: 509-395-2617

Here’s some photos from past events (majority Courtesy of Tom Wooding):

View more 2012 Trout Lake “Cabin Fever” festival photos (Courtesy of Tom Wooding)

Trout Lake Festival of the Arts

Trout Lake Festival of the Arts

18th Annual!

July 13 & 14, 2013

Mark your calendar on July 13 & 14 for the Trout Lake Arts Festival. Set at the base of Mt. Adams on an historic farmstead, the Festival hosts fifty-five juried artists. Their fine art and craft will be shown in the barn and garden. Live music plays all weekend in the shady backyard and regional food and drink abound. For more information visit the website: www.TroutLakeFestivalofTheArts.com.

Location:
Our festival is moving! The 2013 Trout Lake Festival of the Arts will be at Farmgate Homestead, a 55 acre farm on the White Salmon River just north of our previous location.
Check out their website at www.FarmgateHomestead.com

Features:

• Weekend of fine art and live music
• Juried show of 55 artists displaying fine art and craft in the rustic barn and perennial garden
• Live music all weekend
• Children’s hands-on art
• Regional wines, brews and outstanding food
• Free parking/no admission fee.

Information: www.troutlakefestivalofthearts.com or 503 703 6633

Sponsor: Trout Lake Arts Council
Hosts: The Farm on Sunnyside– Dean and Rosie Hostetter

For more information, please contact:
Judy Holman, Publicity
Trout Lake Arts Council
509 395 2280
FAX 509 395 2288
Cell 503 703 6633
mjholman@gorge.net

Download Informational Flyer (PDF)

PCT Hiker Information – Trout Lake, Washington

Stop by Trout Lake, Washington for everything you need to enjoy your Pacific Crest Trail experience.

Trout Lake, Washington 98650, is a town of about 600 friendly people located 13 miles south of the PCT trail junction with FS Rd. 23 southwest of Mt. Adams. www.TroutLakeWashington.com. From the north, this junction is 2.8 trail miles after leaving Mt. Adams Wilderness area. From the south this junction is 79.2 trail miles north of Cascade Locks/Bridge of the Gods. FS Rd. 23 is paved with light traffic but a hitch-ride should come by quite often. This road becomes Mt. Adams Road as you approach the town of Trout Lake and junctions with Hwy 141 in the center of town. Hikers tell us

"This is a great little town! Everything we need to refresh can be found here!"

Here’s what we offer:

• Transportation back to the trail can be arranged by calling PCTA member Doug Anderson, and others, who will even bring you down to town if you pre-arrange a pick-up time at the trailhead at Rd. 23. dougdjr@gorge.net. 509-395-3611.

Groceries

• Trout Lake Grocery, 2383 Hwy 141. They specialize in the needs of outdoor activity folks. Sleeping rooms available. UPS and mail drop and receive services. Washer/Dryer. Internet access. Food/supply exchange box. A Register to sign. Good source of information about Trout Lake. 509-395-2777.

Supplies

• Andy’s Valley Chevron Station at the junction of Mt. Adams Rd. and Hwy 141, a good first stop coming in to town. Andy and crew will be very helpful in letting you know where the services are in Trout Lake, and in helping you get a ride back up to the Trailhead. 509-395-2211.
• Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mt. Adams District Ranger Station is 1/2 mile west of the Post Office. Maps, Trail Information, list of overnight accommodations in the valley. Rest Rooms, water. 2455 Hwy. 141. Open 8:00-4:30, generally 6 days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day; also Sundays in the heart of the summer season. 509-395-3400.
• U.S. Post Office, 2393 Hwy 141, Trout Lake, WA 98650. Open 8:15-12:30; 1:00 – 4:15 M-F. Also has a Register to sign. Mark your drop box "OK for store to pick up" and you can get your box at the Grocery Store, esp. on weekends. 509-395-2108.

Food Services and Restaurants:

• The Station Cafe with hot meals and cool huckleberry shakes is at the Chevron Station. 509-395-2211.
• Heavenly Grounds Espresso, also at the station, for a caffeine kick, a huckleberry smoothie, or backyard Bar-B-Q and a place to hang or to dry out. 509-395-2211.

Lodging:

• Trout Lake Valley Inn 1/2 mile south of town at 2300 Hwy 141. New units. Competitive rates include breakfast. Coin-op laundry. Hot tub! In-room phones. A ride back up to the trail may also be available if not too busy. www.troutlakevalleyinn.com 509-395-2300.
• Trout Lake Grocery has 3 rooms available in the back of the store. E-mail connection. Economy Hiker rates. 509-395-2777.
• Kelly’s Trout Creek Inn B & B let historic Trout Creek sing you to sleep in a beautifully decorated room of Irish woodsy decor. Breakfast included of course. Discounts for hikers. Possible ride back up to the trail. 25 Mt. Adams Road. www.kellysbnb.com. 509-395-2769.
• Trout Lake Abbey small organic farm of fruits and vegetables; some B ‘n B, some camping lodging. Find our Trail Magic cans at the west side of the FS Rd 23 Trailhead. Possible ride back up to the Trail. Small Buddhist and Druid Temple on site. www.tlabbey.com kozen1@embarqmail.com
• 509-395-2030.
• Historic Trout Lake Country Inn, 15 Guler Road, www.troutlakecountryinn.net, A few rooms. Enjoy delicious home-made food, cold beer and live music surrounded by views of Mt. Adams. 509-395-3667.
• County Park 1 block behind the Post Office has camping and coin-op showers.
• Elk Meadows RV Camp 1 mile west of Ranger Station via Trout Lake Trail. www.elkmeadowsrvpark.com. Facilities are for RV campers only but the beautiful picnic ground with a view of Mt. Adams is worth the stop. 509-395-2400.

Churches:

• Trout Lake Presbyterian. One block north of Post Office. Celebrated their Centennial Year in 2005! Sunday service 11:15 a.m.Always open.
• Mt. Adams Baptist. At junction of Mt. Adams Rd. and Hwy 141. Sunday Praise service 10:30 a.m. Always open.
• Mt. Adams Zen Buddhist Temple Services: M-F 6:30 a.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. www.mtadamszen.org. 509-395-2030.

Summer Events:

• Saturday Market at the Grange Hall across from the Post Office every Saturday from July 4 to Labor Day. Local arts, quilting, crafts, and food.
• Trout Lake Festival of the Arts third Saturday and Sunday in July (July 14 & 15, 2012)
  http://troutlakefestivalofthearts.wordpress.com
  focusing on the visual and performing arts of the Columbia Gorge area. About 55 artists and 11 hours of live music at the site of the former The Farm a Bed & Breakfast 490 Sunnyside Road. www.thefarmbnb.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free admission. Food service on site. 509-395-2488.
• Trout Lake Fair first weekend in August.
• Town Rummage Sale for scholarships for our kids! Labor Day weekend. Across from the Trout Lake Grocery.

Trout Lake Festival of the Arts 2013

Come join us for the 18th Annual Festival!

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Trout Lake Festival of the Arts

Trout Lake Run

Come Join Us for the 2012 Trout Lake Run, in April, 2012.

Visit our site for full information.

Trout Lake Area Annual Rummage Sale

Join with us Labor Day Weekend to browse through our residents’ local ‘treasures’ and possibly clear out some items of your own!

Location and time information to be posted soon.