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Key Stats for the Olallie Lake Trail - 731

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The info sheet is a little outdated.  There are no free maps at the Guard Station anymore.  Unfortunately, the Guard Station is no longer staffed.  It has become a rental managed by the Resort.  Maps are available at the Resort but – that’s right – they are not free.

This trail starts at the campground just past the resort between spaces 14 and 16.  There is no sign.  Be careful not to park in anyone’s camp site.  This area has been affected by multiple fires but don’t let that discourage you.  The burns have released an abundant new habitat, views, wildlife, etc.  Hidden ponds and rock features are now revealed.

At the first junction keep right.  Left leads to Reservation lakes.  The next junction is the Mon-Olallie Lake Trail 732 which leads to Monon Lake and the Monon Lake Trail 729.  Continuing around Olallie Lake you will arrive at the Peninsula Campground.  Fishermans’ trails or the road will return you to the Resort and your car.

This is an easy walk with many views.

Directions

Travel Hwy 224 thru Estacada to Ripplebrook. Continue thru Ripplebrook and immediately after crossing the river, continue straight on Forest Road 46. Travel approximately 21.5 miles on Road 46 to Forest Road 4690 – there may be a sign here indicating a turn to Olallie Lake. Turn left on Road 4690 and travel approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 4220. Turn right on Road 4220 and travel approximately 5.1 miles to the Olallie Lake Resort and Forest Road 4220-170. Turn left on road 4220-170, go past the Resort store approximately 0.4 miles to the end of the road. The trailhead is between sites 14 and 16. If you want to start from the west side of the lake, when you get to the Resort turnoff, continue straight on the 4220 road for approximately 1 mile to the Camp Ten campground. Both trailheads should have signs.

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