Route 6 · Full day

Lolo Pass Loop

A steady climb to Lolo Pass and a winding descent on quiet one-lane forest roads.

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Start & finishPass or high pointThe exact route and meeting point are shared after you book.
The ride

What to expect

Our all-road day from the west side of the mountain. A long, steady climb leads up to Lolo Pass, then the route wanders across the mountain's lower slopes on quiet one-lane forest roads before a winding descent back to Zigzag. No shuttle needed.

  • Lolo Pass and big views of Mt. Hood's west face
  • Quiet, mostly paved one-lane forest roads with very little traffic
  • A long, winding descent through mossy western forest
  • Loop from Zigzag: no shuttle or bus needed
Good to know

Before you go

  • Starts and finishes in Zigzag, on US 26 west of Government Camp
  • Mostly paved with a short gravel section; a good fit for all-road and gravel bikes
  • One guided highway crossing at the start and finish
  • Shares its climb with the first day of the Lolo Pass & Lost Lake ride
  • Bring your own food and water. Your guide carries extra water, food and a filter for emergencies

Elevation

1,000 ft2,000 ft3,000 ft4,000 ft0 mi24 mi

Routes are proposed under our pending special use permit application with the USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest, and may change before the 2027 season.

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