About Trailhead: Upper Gotchen Creek (FR 8040)
Provides access to: Gotchen Creek Trail #40 from the north.Primitive parking lot with limited parking. Up to 2 cars maximum.
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Trailhead: Upper Gotchen Creek (FR 8040)
Trout Lake, Oregon · Yakima County · Facility
Provides access to: Gotchen Creek Trail #40 from the north.Primitive parking lot with limited parking. Up to 2 cars maximum.
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Weather at Trailhead: Upper Gotchen Creek (FR 8040)
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Light Rain
42°/36°
💧 14%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:49 AM ↓ 4:48 PM
Wed
Heavy Drizzle
45°/35°
💧 12%🌬 17mph
↑ 6:51 AM ↓ 4:47 PM
Thu
Heavy Drizzle
41°/31°
💧 10%🌬 18mph
↑ 6:52 AM ↓ 4:45 PM
Fri
Overcast
44°/33°
💧 26%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 4:44 PM
Sat
Light Rain
48°/33°
💧 16%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:55 AM ↓ 4:43 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Trout Lake, WA take Mt. Adams Road for about 2 miles to Forest Road 80. Continue on Forest Road 80 for over 3 miles to Forest Road 8040. Continue on Forest Road 8040 (towards South Climb) for about another 4.5 miles to the trailhead.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Trailhead: Upper Gotchen Creek (FR 8040)
Heading to Trailhead: Upper Gotchen Creek (FR 8040)? 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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