MONTE CRISTO
Trail near White Salmon, Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Dirt bikes
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Today at the trail
Trailhead: Monte Cristo/Monte Carlo Trailhead
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trailhead coordinates: 45.8918, -121.57419
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Dirt bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 3,156 to 4,297 ft
- Ride time
- 2 hr 5 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG05 - +12-20%
- Managed by
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Trail number
- 53
- County
- Klickitat County, Washington
Washington ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Annual ORV registration (tag or WATV metal tag).
- Visiting from out of state
- Home registration plus driver license honored. Or temporary ORV use permit ($15.75 for 60 days).
- Trail pass
- Discover Pass needed for state lands (separate).
- Helmets
- Helmet required on nonhighway roads unless belted in roll-bar or enclosed vehicle.
- Young riders
- Under 16 may not ride on or across highways except signed crossings or ORV roads with a licensed adult.
- Safety course
- Not required.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Belted roll-bar vehicles exempt from helmet rule.
- Good to know
- Fees from legislative reports, check DOL.
Source: Washington DOL, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Oklahoma campground 3.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Peterson Prairie Campground 6.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Peterson Prairie Cabin 6.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
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- LITTLE HUCKLEBERRY 2.3 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is MONTE CRISTO?
- MONTE CRISTO is about 2.9 miles long, or about 5.9 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on MONTE CRISTO?
- About 1,835 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 3,156 and 4,297 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike MONTE CRISTO?
- Plan on about 3 hr 15 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on MONTE CRISTO?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on MONTE CRISTO?
- MONTE CRISTO is open to hiking, biking and dirt bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does MONTE CRISTO start?
- The closest mapped trailhead is Monte Cristo/Monte Carlo Trailhead, at 45.8918, -121.57419.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.