Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail
U.S. Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Lyle, Washington - Klickitat County
Source checked
May 29, 2026
Columbia Gorge
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Lyle, Washington
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Provider overview
Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail adds another Klickitat County public accessible recreation option near Lyle, with a paved wildlife-viewing route, no trailhead fee, and Forest Service accessibility notes.
The U.S. Forest Service manages public recreation sites and trails in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/columbiarivergorge/recreation/trails/balfour-klickitat-area-trail-4414
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/columbiarivergorge/recreation/trails/balfour-klickitat-area-trail-4414
- Phone
- (541) 308-1700
- Ages
- All ages; families should confirm route fit, supervision, weather, and mobility-support needs
- Season
- Year-round public trail access, subject to Forest Service alerts, weather, and site conditions
- Cost
- The Forest Service page lists no fee at the Balfour-Klickitat trailhead.
Location contacts
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The Forest Service directions place the parking area just west of the Klickitat River near Lyle; the site is operated by the Forest Service.
Programs and offerings
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Paved accessible day-use trail
Paved day-use trail with birdwatching, Gorge views, wildflowers, picnic access, no trailhead fee, and official ADA-accessibility notes.
- Ages
- All ages; families should confirm route fit, supervision, weather, and mobility-support needs
- Season
- Year-round public trail access, subject to Forest Service alerts, weather, and site conditions
- Schedule
- The Forest Service page lists year-round use and current conditions as open; families should check alerts and weather before visiting.
- Cost
- The Forest Service page lists no fee at the Balfour-Klickitat trailhead.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 29, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Forest Service page says Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail is an easy paved day-use trail with Gorge views, wildflowers, birdwatching, current conditions listed as open, and most of the paved 0 to 15 percent gradient described as ADA accessible.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Paved accessible day-use trail
The official Forest Service page says Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail is an easy paved day-use trail with Gorge views, wildflowers, birdwatching, current conditions listed as open, and most of the paved 0 to 15 percent gradient described as ADA accessible.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The Forest Service describes Balfour-Klickitat as an easy paved trail and day-use area for hiking, wildlife viewing, scenery, and picnicking.
Access notes to confirm: The Forest Service says most of the paved 0 to 15 percent gradient is ADA accessible, while some people with disabilities may need assistance on steep or rugged sections. Winter snow is not cleared or salted, so families should verify seasonal conditions.
What we checked
What we found: The official Forest Service page says Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail is an easy paved day-use trail with Gorge views, wildflowers, birdwatching, current conditions listed as open, and most of the paved 0 to 15 percent gradient described as ADA accessible.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area | Balfour-Klickitat Area & Trail (#4414) | Forest Service
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Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
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- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Balfour-Klickitat Area and Trail reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with U.S. Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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