About Trailhead: Monte Cristo-Lower
Provides access to: Monte Cristo Trail #53 which links up to Monte Carlo Trail #52.Limited parking.
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Trailhead: Monte Cristo-Lower
Trout Lake, Oregon · Klickitat County · Facility
Provides access to: Monte Cristo Trail #53 which links up to Monte Carlo Trail #52.Limited parking.
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45.89157, -121.59089
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Weather at Trailhead: Monte Cristo-Lower
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Mostly Clear
68°/57°
🌬 18mph
↑ 5:41 AM ↓ 8:44 PM
Sun
Overcast
74°/54°
🌬 12mph
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:43 PM
Mon
Overcast
76°/52°
🌬 13mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:41 PM
Tue
Clear
76°/51°
🌬 14mph
↑ 5:45 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Wed
Overcast
79°/50°
🌬 14mph
↑ 5:46 AM ↓ 8:39 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Carson, WA take Highway 14 East, to Cook-Underwood Road, to Willard Road, to Oklahoma road which turns into Forest Road 18, to Forest Road 18-230.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Trailhead: Monte Cristo-Lower
Heading to Trailhead: Monte Cristo-Lower? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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