[pct-l] Trout Lake, Oregon

[Bighummel at aol.com (Bighummel@aol.com)]

This just in, from "Oil Can" Monty Tam, hot off the trail, sent to me via 
another individual and cc'd to the PCTA website;

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.troutlake.org. 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.
 
Transportation back to the trail can be arranged by calling PCTA member Doug 
Anderson who will even bring you down to town if you pre-arrange a pick-up 
time at the trailhead at Rd. 23. 509-395-3611.
 
Groceries are available at Trout Lake Grocery, 2383 Hwy 141.  They specialize 
in the needs of outdoor activity folks. Sleeping room available. UPS drop and 
receive services. Washer/Dryer. Internet access. Food/supply drop box. Good 
source of information about Trout Lake. 509-395-2777.
 
Supplies are available at Andy?s Valley Chevron Station at the junction of 
Mt. Adams Rd. and Hwy 141.  Andy and crew will be very helpful in letting you 
know where the services are in Trout Lake. 509-395-2211.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mt. Adams District Ranger Station is ? 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 7 days a 
week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 509-395-3400.
Trout Lake campus of Northwest Service Academy (Americorps) is behind the 
Ranger Station.
U.S. Post Office, 2393 Hwy 141, Trout Lake, WA 98650. Open 8:30-12:30; 1:00 ? 
5:00 M-F. 509-395-2108.
 
Food services and restaurants: KJ?s Bear Creek Caf? with hot meals and cool 
huckleberry shakes is at the Chevron Station. 509-395-2525.
Heavenly Grounds Espresso, also at the station, for a caffeine kick or a 
huckleberry smoothie. 509-395-2211.
Time Out Pizza and More, 2995 Hwy 141 across from the Trout Lake Motel. 
509-395-2767.
 
Lodging: Trout Lake Motel ? mile south of town at 2300 Hwy 141. New units. 
Competitive rates include breakfast. Coin-op laundry. In-room phones. A ride 
back up to the trail may also be available if not too busy. 
www.troutlakemotel.com  509-395-2300.
Trout Lake Grocery has a room available in the back of the store. E-mail 
connection. Economy 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.
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. 
509-395-2400. www.elkmeadowsrvpark.com. Facilities are for RV campers only but the 
beautiful picnic ground with a view of Mt. Adams is worth the stop.
 
Churches: Trout Lake Presbyterian. One block north of Post Office. 
Celebrating their Centennial Year in 2005! Sunday service 11:15 a.m.
Always open. Food drop/exchange box inside front door.
Mt. Adams Baptist. At junction of Mt. Adams Rd. and Hwy 141. Sunday Praise 
service 10:30 a.m. Always open.
 
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 focusing on 
the visual and performing arts of the Columbia Gorge area. 
www.troutlake.org/arts/. About 35 artists and 15 hours of live music at The Farm a Bed & 
Breakfast 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.