Recreational Resources Associated With HWY 26
As shown in the Internet Photo Array. This photo will be replaced and other photos will be added to the website when I get to travel Hwy 26. W. The photo below is at the John Day River From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
The Mile by Mile Descovery Guide to Oregon begins on Hwy 101 at the border of Oregon and Washington. The journey of incredible recreational opportunities and indescrible vistas continue nostop from the Columbia River to the California border then onward throughout rest of the State.
The Astoria-Melger Bridge is nearly 100 miles from Portland via Hwy 30, (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) which is about 2 hours and 10 minute drive. The trip from Portland to the Astoria Megler Bridge on Hwy 26 is nearly a 2 hour drive. The time to drive either route is debatable. Let your travel agenda be your guide.
Located at mile mark 25.3 on Hwy 101 the junction of Hwy 26 with Hwy 101 (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) is located 80 miles west of Portland. The western terminus of the highway (and of US 26) is at an interchange with U.S. Route 101 between Seaside and Cannon Beach.
Directions to Seaside from Portland via Hwy 26: From I 5 North, exit 1A on I 5. Exit North on Hwy 405. Exit 1D on the right toward Beaverton/Ocean Beaches for 73.6 miles to Hwy 101.
Saddle Mountain State Park is accessed 63.9 west of Portland on Hwy 26. Turn north onto Jubilee Rd/Saddle Mountain Rd and travel 7.0 miles to the trailhead.
BETHANY Lake Park Pond, is located in Bethany 12 miles west and 16 minutes from downtown Portland and is managed by the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District.
Bethany Lake Park is a destination for walkers, bikers, bird watchers, anglers in addition to photographic opportunites of wildlife that are drawn to the park. It also has picnic tables and a community garden, and includes a half-mile segment of the Rock Creek Regional Trail. Non-motorized watercrafts (i.e., kayaks, canoes) are now permitted in Bethany Lake
The pond contains Trout, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and bullhead. The small pond in suburban Washington County is stocked with trout in early spring.
Directions: from Hwy 26 W from the Oregon Zoo for 7.7 miles. Take Exit 64. Right on 185th, left at first traffic signal beyond Westview High School into graveled parking area.
Henry Hagg Lake at Scoggins Valley Park is located off of Hwy 26 approximately 25 miles southwest of the City of Portland near the City of Forest Grove, resting at the base of Oregon's coastal range, and offers a wide variety of recreational activities. If using a computer/internet based directional program, the physical address of the Park is 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road, Gaston, OR 97119. For further information on the Park call 503-846-7000 (Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm) Henry Hagg Lake contains Trout, bass, crappie, perch, catfish. Stocked with trout the lake offers good bank fishing. Fish for trout in spring and fall and warmwater species in summer. The lake is open year-round and offers good ADA-accessible fishing pier.
Henry Hagg Lake Location: from Hwy 26 take exit 59, turn south onto Jackson School Rd. toward Hillsboro for 0.6 miles. At roundabout, take 1st exit onto NW Old Scotch Church Rd for 1.7 miles where the name of the road changes to NW Zion Church Rd. Follow NW Zion Cherch Rd. for 2.0 miles where the road once again changes its name to NW Cornelius Schefflin Rd. Follow the road for 1.6 miles to the roundabout. At the roundabout take 1st exit onto NW Verboort Rd for 0.4 miles. At the next roundabout, take 3rd exit onto NW Martin Rd for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto OR-47 / Quince St for 3.8 miles. Bear right onto SW Old Highway 47 for 2.3 miles. Bear right onto SW Scoggins Valley Rd for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto unpaved road for 0.3 miles. Arrive at Henry Hagg Lake. Parking fee
Henry Hagg Lake Main Office Hours 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday (Closed 1:00 to 2:00 for lunch - Closed all Federal Holidays)
Henry Hagg Lake Park Hours - Sunrise to Sunset (day use only) Open year-round, 365 days/year. Open year-round for fishing. - Henry Hagg Lake offers trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Consult the Oregon Sport fishing Regulations for catch limits and gear.
Henry Hagg Lake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Henry Hagg Lake Oregon Atlas of Lakes.
Washington County SCOGGINS VALLEY PARK/HENRY HAGG LAKE OVERVIEW Map of Henry Hagg Lake
Birding report: Hagg Lake, Washington County, Oregon
Beaverton Henry Hagg Lake - Oregon Birding Trails
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club Directions from Hwy 26 at North Plains.
Rice Museum of Rock and Minerals -- Directions to the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals is the finest mineral museum in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation.
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Refuge with wetlands & wildlife education programs, trails & bird watching, including of eagles. Directions to 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy (503) 681-6206 and in addition to directions for the upper reach put in of the Tualatin River Trail at Rood Bridge Park.
The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is a great place to start your Visitor Activities. Directions from Hwy 26.
Nature's secrets are waiting to be discovered during your next visit to Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is a great destination at any time of year to enjoy the beauty of the Tualatin River Valley. View the abundant wildlife and connect with historic landscapes that once dominated this area. Witness the passion for this special place shared by our staff and volunteers. Scheduled visitor activities include Viewing wildlife and birding by casually walking on the year-round trail in a manner that does not disturbe wildlife. Meander through the five habitats found in the wildlife refuge until reaching your goal or the Wetland Observation Deck.
Photograph is one of the most popular activities that everyone excells in doing because to captures the moment in time. It is a great way to document your birding success or adding photographs to your family album.
Youth Waterfowl Hunting
Since the fall of 2015, portions of the Riverboat Unit of Tualatin River NWR have been opened for a safe, high quality, walk-in controlled youth waterfowl hunting program. Hunting is an important wildlife management tool that while practiced in a regulated and responsible manner, does not pose a threat to wildlife populations. Additionally, youth hunting opportunities will reinforce ODFW programs that introduce young people to hunting heritage, education, and mentorships.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park Hike, jog, watch wildlife or simply enjoy views of the Chehalem Mountains and Tualatin Valley at Cooper Mountain Nature Park, just south of Beaverton. Cooper Mountain Nature Park features a demonstration garden with colorful, low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly plants. From bountiful blossoms, to fabulous fall foliage and dancing grasses,
Visit the Oregon Zoo at 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221. At exit 299B, Bear left toward Beaverton / City Center / I-405 North for 0.6 mi. Keep straight onto I-405 N for 0.6 mi. At exit 1D, take ramp right for US-26 West toward Beaverton / Ocean Beaches for 1.8 mi. At exit 72, take ramp right toward Forestry CTR. / Oregon Zoo for 0.3 mi. Turn right onto SW Canyon Rd, and then immediately turn right onto SW Zoo Rd for 272 ft. Turn left to stay on SW Zoo Rd for 0.1 mi. Turn right to. stay on SW Zoo Rd for 213 ft.. Arrive at SW Zoo Rd on the left.
International Rose Test Garden - Washington Park - at 400 SW Kingston Avenue
Peninsula Park & Rose Gardens--These iconic gardens are set below street level and into the earth below, giving visitors the sense of being far away from the bustling city. Summertime brings blooming roses (and plenty of visitors), but the beauty of these historic parks are clear year-round.
Marquam Nature Park - Friends of Marquam Nature Park Thank you to Portland Parks & Rec staff as well as volunteers who cleared brush, scraped, graded, built retaining walls and graveled a new trail around the old slide on the Marquam Trail between 12th & Gaines and Terwilliger. It looks great and keeps us all from slipping and sliding! Engaging in community activism is a great way to introduce your family to the great outdoors.
Welcome to Hoyt Arboretum - directions to the living museum
Founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate the community, Hoyt Arboretum encompasses 190 ridge-top acres and 12 miles of hiking trails just minutes from downtown Portland. Home to 2,300 species of trees and shrubs from six continents, the Arboretum is a place of beauty and serenity no matter the season.
Free, first-come first-serve outdoor archery range surrounded by the forested park. The archery range is managed by Portland Parks & Recreation. Bring your own equipment. Crossbows are not allowed. Parking is free at the gravel lot adjacent to the field. The field is also served by the free Explore Washington Park shuttle, which connects to TriMet Light Rail. Hours from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. ★ Free; bring your own equipment. Getting Here
Pitock Mansion - directions to Pitock Mansion Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from pioneer town to modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one its most influential families, the Pittocks. Saved from demolition by dedicated citizens in 1964, the Mansion and surrounding estate was purchased by the City of Portland and opened to the public as a historic house museum.
Portland Japanese Garden -“A Japanese garden is not only a place for the cultivation of trees and flowering shrubs, but one that provides secluded leisure, rest, repose, meditation, and sentimental pleasure.”
– Professor Takuma Tono, Designer of the Portland Japanese Garden
Take Ross Island Bridge, US-26 W, I-405 N and Exit 2A to SW 14th Ave. Take exit 2A from I-405 N for 5 min (2.1 mi). Head west on Ross Island Bridge for 0.5 mi. Use any lane to turn slightly right onto US-26 W (signs for City Center) for 0.3 mi. Keep left to continue on SW Arthur St for 0.2 mi. SW Arthur St turns slightly right and becomes SW 3rd Ave for 0.1 mi. SW 3rd Ave turns slightly left and becomes SW Caruthers St for 331 ft. Continue onto SW Broadway for 0.1 mi. Use the left lane to turn right onto SW 6th Ave (signs for I-405 N/US-26 W/6th Avenue) for 246 ft. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 405 N ramp to US 26 W for 0.1 mi. Merge onto I-405 N for 0.4 mi. Take exit 2A toward Salmon St/JELD-WEN Field for 0.3 mi. Take SW Salmon St, SW Park Pl and SW Lewis Clark Way to SW Rose Garden Way to the Portland Japanese Garden.
Portland Art Museum - The Oldest Museum in the Northwest is located at 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is located at 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Head east on Ross Island Bridge for 0.9 miles. Continue onto US-26 E/SE Powell Blvd 18.8 mi. Slight right onto US-26 E for 5.1 miles. Take the State Hwy 212 exit 0.2 miles toward Boring. Turn left onto OR-212 E/State Hwy 212 E for 0.1 mile. Turn right at the 1st cross street for 302 feet to the North American Bigfoot Center.
Hwy 26 Directions East from Portland to the recreational opportunities associated with the area between Portland and the Mount Hood National Forest then beyond to the boarder with Idaho. The following recreational locations are located north of Hwy 26.
The Hampton Opera Center is located at 211 SE Caruthers St, just south of OMSI.
Oregon Rail Hearitage Center is located at 2250 SE Water Ave. Portland OR 97214 with Free Admission and Free Parking. Open on Thursday – Friday: 1pm - 5pm and Saturday – Sunday: 12pm - 5pm. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.
Portland Indoor Soccer is conveniently located just across the Hawthorne Bridge in industrial SE Portland. Our entrance is at 418 SE Main Street between Grand and Martin Luther King.
OMSI Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is one of the nation’s leading science centers and a featured attraction located in Portland, OR.The following recreational locations are located north of Hwy 26.
The following recreational locations are located south of Hwy 26.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. -- Located at 5801 SE 28th Avenue in Portland, Oregon USA
Eastmoreland Golf Course.-- Celebrating 100 years of golf. Welcome to Eastmoreland Golf Course.
Westmoreland Park Nature Play Directions:
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a city park of about 141 acres (57 ha) in southeast Portland, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Located in a floodplain along the east bank of the Willamette River near Sellwood, the park is known for attracting a wide variety of birds.[2] In 1988, the park was named Portland's first wildlife refuge,[3] and in 2004, it was designated the city's first migratory bird park.[4]
Sellwood Riverfront Park(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) is a city park of about 7.6 acres (3.1 ha) in southeast Portland, in the U.S. stateof Oregon. Located at Southeast Spokane Street and Oaks Parkway, the park has paths, picnic tables, a stage, a boat dock on the Willamette River, restrooms, and a dog off-leash area.[2]
Kelly Butte Natural Area (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) is a city park of about 23 acres (9.3 ha) in southeast Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon, just east of Interstate 205. The park is named after pioneer Clinton Kelly, who settled the area east of the Willamette River in 1848.[2] It is part of the Boring Lava Field, an extinct Plio-Pleistocene volcanic field that contains 32 cinder cones and shield volcanoes in or near Portland. Explore the Kelly Butte Natural Area located north of Hwy 26 and just east of I-205 in southeast Portland.
the Mount Hood National Forest is located east of Portland Oregon offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunity to visitors to the area. Hwy 26 is the key that unlocks access to the area's recreational opportunities.
U.S. Route 26 (US-26) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia is a major cross-state United States highway with its western terminus in the U.S. state of Oregon, connecting U.S. Route 101 on the Oregon Coast near Seaside with the Idaho state line east of Nyssa. Local highway names (see Oregon highways and routes) include the Sunset Highway No. 47, Mount Hood Highway No. 26, and John Day Highway No. 5 before continuing into Idaho and beyond.
After departing Hwy 26 Portland over the Ross Island Bridge onto Powell Blvd. Travel US-26 E for (24.6 miles?) to Hwy 212 Boring, Or. Turn left onto OR-212 E/State Hwy 212 E for 0.1 mile. Turn right at the 1st cross street for 302 feet to the North American Bigfoot Center.
Welcome to Cliff from Finding Bigfoot Fame opens North American Bigfoot Center at Boring Oregon--31297 SE Hwy 26 Boring, OR 97009
The Museum Exhibit Halls Now Open! Call for additional information: 503–912–3054 closed on Tuesday and Wendesdays.
Boring Oregon, (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is located along Oregon Route 212 in the foothills of the Cascade mountain range, approximately twelve miles (19 km) southeast of downtown Portland,[1] and fourteen miles (23 km) northeast of Oregon City.
Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters Forest Service Schedule of Proposed Actions
for the Mt. Hood National Forest
Mountain View Golf Course is open to the public, located in Kelso Road, Boring, Oregon. Please inquire about golf memberships. Call (503) 663-4869 today.
Hwy 26 from Hwy 212 Boring, Or to Hwy 211 Sandy, Or.
General direction map for the Sandy River boat launches: the Dodge Park boat launch, Oxbow Park Drop Off Site, The Dabney State Park primitive boat launch and the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site a Park single lane primitive boat launch. No motor use from Dodge Park downstream to Dabney State Park.
Lewis and Clark State Park a boating facility located on Sandy River is managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department 800-551-6949
Dabney State Park a boating facility located on Sandy River is managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department 800-551-6949
Oxbow Regional Park boating facility located on Sandy River is managed by Metro 503-797-1700. Oxbow Park Drop Off for hand launch boats.
Dodge Park boat launch on the Sandy River at Sandy is suitable for drift boat and other car top boats. Sandy River is managed by Portland Water Bureau 503-823-7404. No motor use from Dodge Park downstream to Dabney State Park
Welcome to the Sandy River Water Trail – a chance to explore one of Oregon’s most unique rivers!
Now naturally flowing without dams from its water source at Mount Hood, the river flows to the mighty Columbia River. The Sandy River offers paddlers and other recreationists excellent opportunities just minutes from the greater Portland area.
The 38 river miles that make up the Sandy River Water Trail features scenic basalt canyons, rare old growth forest and exciting examples of river restoration in action.
The Sandy River Water Trail Guide provides information and maps to help make your trip safe and enjoyable, with trip suggestions and resources to more in-depth information.
Sandy Oregon, (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, settled c. 1853 and named after the nearby Sandy River.[6] Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, the city serves as the western gateway to the Mount Hood Corridor, and is located approximately 27 miles (43 km) east of Portland.[7]
Sandy River Park offers a natural outdoor experience right in the heart of town. The former Douglas fir forest was sold to the City in December 2001, and at 127 acres it is one of the largest publicly-owned parcels of land adjacent to the wild and scenic Sandy River.
Access to the Sandy River Park and the Sandy River Park trailhead is at the end of Marcy Street (on Bluff Road, 1/3rd mile north of Hwy 26). On-street parking is limited, but the Sandy High School lot is available. For more information on Sandy River Park or any of Sandy’s parks, please call 503-489-2157 or email nenabnit@cityofsandy.com.
Meinig Memorial Park is a unique log gazebo is located in the heart of Meinig Memorial Park and available for families and groups to rent for weddings, reunions, and other gatherings. Directions - City Parks
Bull Run, Oregon (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon. It is located about 5 miles northeast of Sandy, near the Bull Run River and the powerhouse of the defunct Mount Hood Railway and Power Company (later the Bull Run Hydroelectric Project).[2]
Hwy 26 from Hwy 211 in Sandy to Marmot Bridge
Marmot, Oregon (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon located in the Mount Hood Corridor. It is within the boundaries of the Villages at Mount Hood,
The Villages at Mount Hood is the common quasi-government of the unincorporated communities of the Mount Hood Corridor, and includes Brightwood, Welches, Wemme, Zigzag and Rhododendron. Residents approved its formation in May 2006.
The Villages at Mount Hood was the first established village under Clackamas County's "Complete Communities" ordinance, which allows unincorporated communities to form quasi-governments that allow them to have more direct control regarding the issues and activities that affect them.
According to the village's official website, the communities united to form the village because the Oregon Department of Transportation required that the towns create a "governmental agency" in order to continue getting grants for the growing Mount Hood Express bus system. The "Complete Communities" ordinance makes villages and hamlets official agencies of the county.
Marmot is located on a ridge known at Devil's Backbone, which lies between the Sandy and Little Sandy rivers, along the historic Barlow Road (the final stretch of the Oregon Trail.)
Barlow Wayside Park is located 11 miles east of Sandy. This forested gem is located near what was once the Barlow Road segment of the Oregon Trail. Our project partner, the Bureau of Land Management, expanded its adjacent Sandy Ridge Trail biking system to connect with this pedestrian-only park.
Walking Trails
Approximately a mile and a half of meandering walking trails lead visitors through a majestic forest habitat. The park receives an annual rainfall of around 90 inches (almost twice as much as nearby Portland), nurturing fantastic habitat for all forms of flora and wildlife. Rustic bridges let you observe wetlands and streams close-up. Little Joe Creek wends its way through the lower portion of the park, providing shelter and sustenance for coho salmon and steelhead, which spawn here every autumn and winter. There's an informative kiosk at the entrance, interpretive panels, and a self-guided Natural History Tour Guide.
History of the area for the last 10,000 years saw local Native Americians fishing, foraging, camping and hunting in this area. Then, merely 170 years ago, emigrants rested at a place such as this, arriving along the historic Barlow Road, the last segment of the Oregon Trail, allowing them, their stock and covered wagons, to cross the south slope of Mt. Hood to reach the "Promised Land" of the Willamette Valley. Built in 1846 by Sam Barlow and Philip Foster, the rugged overland trail avoided the treacherous Columbia River rapids yet traversed extremely steep terrain, rivers, and dense forests. As you explore the park with its towering trees and lush habitat, we hope you may find some solace as those who came before.
The Sandy Ridge Trail System provides trail opportunities specifically designed for mountain bikers in the foothills of the Cascade Range. Sandy Ridge is best characterized as a pedal assisted bike park, mixing together traditional backcountry riding elements with modernized trail characteristics.
Brightwood, Oregon (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is an unincorporated community within the Mount Hood Corridor in Clackamas County, Oregon. It is located between the City of Sandy and the community of Wemme and just off U.S. Route 26 at an elevation of 1165 feet (355 meters). It is one of the communities that make up the Villages at Mount Hood.
Wemme, Oregon (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is located within the Mount Hood Corridor, between Brightwood and Welches along U.S. Route 26. It is one of the communities that make up the Villages at Mount Hood.
The steep, forested ridges and valleys of the 62,455 acre Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness are located 55 miles southeast of Portland and about 15 miles southeast of Sandy.
While a few peaks such as Old Baldy, Salmon Butte and Huckleberry Mountain provide panoramic vistas, more typical of this area is the dense forest. In some canyons towering pockets of old-growth forest remain, protected from historic forest fires. Many unusual rock formations, such as prominent cliffs, volcanic dikes, and pinnacles add to the scenery.
Eagle Creek and Salmon River, the two major drainages in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness support healthy native fisheries.
The Salmon River Trail receives most of the recreational use in the Wilderness. The trail follows the course of the river up a steep rugged gorge, and passes, but not within sight of, a series of waterfalls.
Maps of 2009 Wilderness Additions
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Alder Creek (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Eagle Creek (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Hunchback Mountan
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Inch Creek (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Meadows (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Mirror Lake (PDF File)
Wildwood Recreation Site This day-use area is home to a wide range of recreation facilities and the Cascade Streamwatch Trail. Visitors have a chance to explore natural stream and wetland ecosystems along accessible interpretive trails and boardwalks and observe native fish in a unique, underwater fish viewing chamber. The Wildwood Recreation Site is located 14.7 miles from Sandy.
Boulder Ridge Trailhead-Wildwood This trail accesses the west side of the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. Once on the ridge, views of the Salmon River Valley and Mt Hood are found. The Bureau of Land Management's Wildwood Recreation Site offers a variety of shorter interpretive trails for groups of diverse interest and abilities.
This trail starts at Wildwood Park and ends on a ridge top at the junction with Plaza Trail #783. The trail climbs steadily on a north facing forested slope. In 3.7 miles, the trail gains 2600 feet in elevation.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
Wetlands Boardwalk Trail (brochure available) Cross the Salmon River Bridge and discover the hidden world of a Cascade Mountain wetland along a boardwalk suspended over ponds and marshes. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a wetland up close (See pages 12 and 13).
Directions:
From Portland, OR - follow US Hwy 26 15.2 miles east of Sandy and turn right (south) at Wildwood Mainline Road. Follow Wildwood Mainline Road to the BLM’s Wildwood Recreation Site and follow the signs 0.8 miles to the Wetlands Boardwalk Trail. The trailhead is shared with Cascade Streamwatch Trail and Wetlands Boardwalk Trail. Take the Wetland Boardwalk Trail, cross the Salmon River and Boulder Ridge Trail starts ½ mile from the trailhead.
Salmon Viewing Center is located 2.4 miles northeast from the Zigzag Ranger Station at 70220 US-26, Zigzag, OR 97049. From the Zigzag Ranger Station turn onto Hwy 26 for 2.4 miles. Turn left again at the 1st cross street at the Main Park Rd. for 0.7 miles? until reaching the destination at the Salmon viewing Center.
Recreation: Hiking and wandering the boardwalks at Wildwood is the best way to experience the park. The Cascade
Streamwatch Trail (brochure available) is an accessible, 3/4-mile paved loop that features quality educational displays, picturesque views of the Salmon River and a fish viewing window below stream level. The Wetlands Trail is an accessible, 3/4-mile loop trail leading to the challenging Boulder Ridge Trail, which is a 4.7-mile hike up the steep slopes of Huckleberry Mountain into the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. Visitors also enjoy swimming and fishing in the cool, clear waters of the Salmon River.
Welches Oregon (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon. It is located within the Mount Hood Corridor between the communities of Wemme and Zigzag along U.S. Route 26. It is one of the communities that make up the Villages at Mount Hood.
Welches Oregon Map via Google maps
Three Nines Golf Course via Google maps. Twenty Seven holes of golf in Welches, Or.
Welcome to the Mt. Hood National Forest is covered by five Ranger Districts offering a huge variety of world-class recreational activities with opportunities for everyone. The Mt Hood National Forest encompasses eight unique Wilderness areas as well as multiple barrier free accessible sites to explore. Whether it's skiing, hiking, boating, rafting, climbing, backpacking, horseback riding, or fishing that you are hoping to experience, you're sure to find great opportunities in your National Forest.
Not all of Oregon’s high elevation lakes support fish populations. To help create fisheries in some of these off-road areas ODFW stocks hundreds of lakes every two years with brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. The Hike In Lakes of the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas located in the North Willamette District were last stocked in June 2019.
| Lake Name | Acres | Depth | Elevation |
| Anvil | 2 | 5' | 4,000' |
| Averill | 12 | 11' |
4,650'
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| Big Slide | 4 | 10' | 4,250' |
| Big Slide, Upper | 1 | 11' | 4,300' |
| Brown, North | 3 | 5' | 4,200 |
| Brown, South | 3 | 5' | 4,200' |
| Buck | 9 | 26' | 4,000' |
| Bump | 3 | 4' | 4,300 |
| Burnt | 8 | 25' | 4,100' |
| Cast | 7 | 17' | 4,450' |
| Clear | 557 | 27' | 3,869' |
| Cottowood Md. | 6 | 4' | 4,050' |
| Cub | 2 | 12' | 4,300 |
| David | 3 | 8' | 4,500' |
| Dinger Dinger GPS | 15 | 4' | 4,000' |
| Donna, Donna GPS | 2 | 8' | 5,200 |
| Double Peaks | 4 | 13' | 4,700' |
| El | 4,800' | ||
| Ercrama | 2 | 15' | 4,450' |
| First | 3 | 19' | 4,950' |
| Fish | 4261 | ||
| Frazier* | 3 | 8' | 4,100' |
| Gifford | 9 | 56' | 4,950' |
| Gifford, Lower | 2 | 19' | 4,950' |
| Head | 6 | 9' | 4,950' |
| Hideaway | 12 | 30' | 3,800' |
| Horseshoe | 60 | 14' | 5,150' |
| Indian, South | 2 | 13' | 4,700' |
| Jeni | 2 | 3,840' | |
| Joyce | 2 | 3,800' | |
| Lower | 15 | 73' | 4,750' |
| Memaloose | 8 | 5' | 4,100' |
| Mirror | 8 | 15' | 4,050' |
| Nekbobets | 3 | 10' | 5,250' |
| Plaza | 5 | 10' | 3,650' |
| Pyramid | 5 | 9' | 5,000' |
| Red | 6 | 7' | 4,550' |
| Rimrock | 3 | 14' | 5,150' |
| Rock, Lower | 9 | 13 | 4,100' |
| Rock, Middle | 15 | 34' | 4,350' |
| Rock, Upper | 3 | 22' | 4,400' |
| Round | 9 | 20' | 3589 |
| Serene | 20 | 46' | 4,350' |
| Sheep | 4 | 9' | 4,800' |
| Shellrock | 20 | 8' | 4,200' |
| Shining | 12 | 24' | 3,950' |
| Silver King | 4 | 7' | 4,100' |
| Skookum | 4 | 14' | 3,800' |
| Surprise | 5 | 4' | 4,050' |
| Suzi | 2 | 7' | 4,240' |
| Timber | 10 | 5,160' | |
| Twin, Lower | 15 | 40' | 3915 |
| Twin, Upper | 15 | 50 | 3780 |
| Veda | 3 | 14' | 4,400' |
| View | 7 | ||
| Upper | 8 | 5,400' | |
| Wall | 5 | 12' | 4,400' |
| Welcome | 6 | 8' | 4,200' |
| Williams | 4 | 4' | 3,850' |
| Wind | 3 | 3' | 4,700' |
Hwy 26 from Marmot to Zig Zag Ranger Station
Zigzag, Oregon (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon. Zigzag is located within the Mount Hood Corridor between the communities of Welches and Rhododendron on U.S. Route 26.
The community of Zigazg is part of a local type of government called a village; as such, it is one of the communities making up the Villages at Mount Hood, a village of communities, which stretch from the City of Sandy to the community of Government Camp.
Zigzag Ranger District - Zigzag Ranger Station is located on Hwy 26 approximately 19 miles from Sandy.
Zigzag Ranger District spans parts of the South and West side of Mt Hood. The District is comprised of 250,000 acres and is located near a metropolitan area of over a million residents. The district manages one of the largest recreation programs including 550 summer homes, 30 developed campgrounds, 3 ski areas including Timberline Lodge (Timberline Lodge has nearly 2 million visitors a year, and is one of only three National Historic Landmarks in the Forest Service System), many special use permits, over 300 miles of trails, and 2 wilderness areas. The district also manages the Bull Run Watershed cooperatively with the City of Portland, which supplies drinking water to the Portland metropolitan area. The compound of the Ranger District is historic, constructed in the 1930’s by the CCC; however, many of the original buildings remain.
Mc Neil Campground via Google maps. Mc Neil NFS Campground lies along the Wild and Scenic Sandy River. While it does not have drinking water, it has all the other camping amenities in a mixed lodgepole forest in an old Mt. Hood mud flow where moss carpets the ground. It is close to many hiking trails including Ramona Falls, located on the Wild and Scenic Sandy River.
Ramona Falls Trailhead access is affected by recreational gate closure on Dec 1st – April 1st annually. Please see our Roads Table for current information. No Hiker Bridge across the Sandy River.
A bridge will NOT be installed allowing access to Ramona Falls. The trail is still accessible from the Ramona Falls trailhead, but hikers must use caution at the river crossing. The river is very swift and often carries a strong current. River Crossing Guide (pdf)
This trail enters the Mount Hood Wilderness. Ramona Falls is a jewel drawing visitors to the area. The Sandy River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, is a dramatic example of the forces that a glacial fed river can bring forth to change the landscape. Physical signs of a volcanic debris flow from over 200 years ago are evident where the trail is near the Sandy River.
Most visitors access this trail from Ramona Falls Trailhead. The distance round trip for this point is 7 miles. From this trailhead, visitors take the Sandy River Trail one mile eastward to where it crosses the Sandy River. (The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 overlaps with Ramona Falls for a couple miles in this area.) Equestrians going to Ramona Falls will stay on the southern side of the loop that goes along above the Sandy River. Hikers can choose which way to do the loop. It is about the same distance either way. Overall the route is a gentle climb gaining 1000’ over the 3.5 miles to the falls.
Trail Description and Map (PDF file)
Directions:
From Portland, OR - turn north on Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). Follow it four miles. Turn east (right) onto Forest Road 1825 and continue 0.6 miles, cross a bridge and then continue 1.7 miles to a road junction. Bear left at the junction onto Forest Road 1825-100 and drive 0.3 mile. Take a left onto Forest Road 1825-024 to a large open parking lot (0.2 mile) at the Ramona Falls trailhead.
The Lower Huntchback Trailhead is accessible through the parking area of the Zig Zag Ranger Station. Hunchback Trail #793 Trail access is affected by recreational gate closure on Dec 1st – April 1st annually. Please see our Roads Table for current information.
The Hunchback trail runs through the middle of the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. This trail traverses the forested Hunchback Ridge which has several rocky viewpoints along the route. Scenic Devil’s Peak Lookout is located near the southern end of the trail.
Starting from the Zigzag Ranger Station, this trail climbs steeply for 1.9 miles, gaining over 2,000 feet in elevation to a viewpoint. Leaving the viewpoint, the trail traverses the Hunchback ridgeline until descending into a saddle and junction with the Green Canyon Trail #793A (3.6 miles). The trail continues for 2.4 miles as a series of steep climbs and descents that can be rocky, narrow and covered with fallen trees, to the Devil’s Peak Lookout trail.
Zigzag Mountain Rd 19 Trail #775B This is a short, easy trail wide enough to walk side by side with another person. This trail connects a 0.7 mile gap in the Zigzag Mountain Road (Forest Road 1819). The west trailhead is shared with Zigzag Mountain Trail #775.
Trail Description & Map. (PDF File)
Directions: Zigzag Mountain Rd 19 Trail #775B via Google maps is located approximately 1.8 miles east on Hwy 26. Turn left onto E Arlie Mitchell Rd located at the at the Oregon Trail 1845 Historic Marker.
To reach the WEST end of this trail from Portland, OR - travel 17.5 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 and turn left at E Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). Travel 0.4 mile and turn right (east) at E Mountain Drive. Travel 0.6 mile on E Mountain Drive to the Zig Zag Mountain trailhead #775 and parking area on the northeast side of the road. A limited amount of parking is available on the road shoulder. (No fee)
To reach the EAST end of this trail from Portland, OR - travel 19 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 and turn north onto E Arlie Mitchell Road (Mt. Hood foods market). This road will point you back westward for 200 yards, then bears right. After ¼ mile, you will come to a junction with Henry Creek Rd and Forest Road 1819. Travel 0.5 mile to the end of Zigzag River Road (Forest Road 1819). The trail starts 125 feet south of the road terminus. (No fee)
Zig Zag Mountain Trailhead #775
This trail is in the Mount Hood Wilderness and it provides the west to east transportation network for the upper south slope of Mount Hood. Two abandoned lookout sites are located along the trail. Huckleberries can be abundant from September to frost. There are many great views of Mt. Hood along this trail.
This trail begins at Forest Road 1819 (East Mountain Drive) and ends at Paradise Park Trail #778. This frequently maintained trail is mostly moderately wide single track trail with the occasional rocky section. Trail traffic is typically light to moderate with the most traffic seen from Devil’s Tie Trail #767 to Horseshoe Ridge #774. Leaving from Forest Road 1819 (1,600’), the trail climbs 3.5 miles to Zigzag Mountain (4,400’). The trail continues on the ridge 1.1 miles to West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789, shortly after passing West Zigzag Mountain. From Trail #789, the trail continues on the ridge heading west 1.9 miles to Horseshoe Trail #774. From this junction, the trail continues climbing 1.6 miles to Devil’s Tie Trail #767. Head north from #767 0.2 miles to the Cast Lake Trail #796. Stay straight on #775 0.1 mile to Cast Creek Trail #773. The trail heads west again for 0.7 mile passing Zigzag East Lookout on the way to Burnt Lake Trail #772. Continue a further 0.3 mile to a second junction with Burnt Lake Trail #772. From here the trail continues climbing west 2.9 miles to its end at Paradise Park Trail #778 (5,040’). There are few reliable sources for water along this trail, so be sure to carry enough water. There are many trails intersecting this trail that make interesting additions to an out-and-back route or a point-to-point, shuttle route.
Trail description & MAP (PDF File)
Zigzag Mountain trailhead: From Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 17.5 miles east of Sandy to Zigzag. At Zigzag, approximately 0.4 mile past milepost 42, turn left (north) on Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18) and follow it for 0.3 mile to East Mountain Drive (Forest Road 1819). Turn right (east) on East Mountain Drive and follow it for 0.5 mile. The trailhead sign is on the left (northeast) side of the road.
From the east: Follow Paradise Park Trail #778 for 5.3 miles to the junction with Zigzag Mountain Trail #775.
Rhododendron Oregon (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County,Oregon.
Rhododendron is located within the Mount Hood Corridor between the communities of Zigzag and Government Camp on U.S. Route 26. It is one of the communities that make up the Villages at Mount Hood.
Zig Zag Mountain Trailhead #775
This trail is in the Mount Hood Wilderness and it provides the west to east transportation network for the upper south slope of Mount Hood. Two abandoned lookout sites are located along the trail. Huckleberries can be abundant from September to frost. There are many great views of Mt. Hood along this trail.
This trail begins at Forest Road 1819 (East Mountain Drive) and ends at Paradise Park Trail #778. This frequently maintained trail is mostly moderately wide single track trail with the occasional rocky section. Trail traffic is typically light to moderate with the most traffic seen from Devil’s Tie Trail #767 to Horseshoe Ridge #774. Leaving from Forest Road 1819 (1,600’), the trail climbs 3.5 miles to Zigzag Mountain (4,400’). The trail continues on the ridge 1.1 miles to West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789, shortly after passing West Zigzag Mountain. From Trail #789, the trail continues on the ridge heading west 1.9 miles to Horseshoe Trail #774. From this junction, the trail continues climbing 1.6 miles to Devil’s Tie Trail #767. Head north from #767 0.2 miles to the Cast Lake Trail #796. Stay straight on #775 0.1 mile to Cast Creek Trail #773. The trail heads west again for 0.7 mile passing Zigzag East Lookout on the way to Burnt Lake Trail #772. here are many trails intersecting this trail that make interesting additions to an out-and-back route or a point-to-point, shuttle route.
Trail description & MAP (PDF File)
Zigzag Mountain trailhead: From Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 17.5 miles east of Sandy to Zigzag. At Zigzag, approximately 0.4 mile past milepost 42, turn left (north) on Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18) and follow it for 0.3 mile to East Mountain Drive (Forest Road 1819). Turn right (east) on East Mountain Drive and follow it for 0.5 mile. The trailhead sign is on the left (northeast) side of the road.
From the east: Follow Paradise Park Trail #778 for 5.3 miles to the junction with Zigzag Mountain Trail #775.
The Oregon Trail 1845 Historic Marker captures the importance of the moment in time that drove those strong-willed people forward in search of a better life following the lure of the Oregon Trail(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.)
Government Camp, Oregon, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, on the base of Mount Hood and north of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. It is the only town within 5 miles (8 km) of Mount Hood and therefore is the de facto "mountain town" or "ski town". It is the gateway to several ski resorts, with the most popular being Timberline Lodge and Mount Hood Skibowl. Government Camp also has its own, smaller ski resort, Summit Ski Area.
Hwy 26 from ZigZag Ranger Station to Hwy 35
Hwy 26 from ZigZag Ranger Station to Hwy 35
Mt. Hood National Forest is bisected by hundreds of miles of paved roads. They have not been maintained to standards compatible with road cycling, however, and many have potholes and uneven riding surfaces. They are still used as haul routes by logging trucks, and sight distance is often limited. You are advised to use extreme caution when riding on these roads.
Timberline Bike Park The Mount Hood mainstay on Monday opened its Timberline Bike Park: a project 10 years in the making that will allow mountain bikers to whoosh downhill and ride a chairlift back up. The park is the first of its kind at Timberline, which is now one of three Oregon ski resorts to offer regular lift-served mountain biking. By Jim Ryan | The Oregonian/OregonLive
The Tollgate Campground is one of the most convenient to Portland, making it a great headquarters for exploring the Mt. Hood area. It stands in the southwestern shadow of Oregon's highest point, Mt. Hood. The campground provides access to a variety of trails, as well as historic sites, including spots along the famed Oregon Trail. The Tollgate Campground/Day Use Area via Google maps GPS is located on the right side and off of Hwy 26 2.6 miles east from the ZigZag Ranger.
Pioneer Bridle Trail #795. A multiple use trail commonly used by hikers, horsemen and mountain bike riders. The Pioneer Bridle Trail connects the towns of Government Camp and Rhododendron. Part of the trail follows segments of the historic Barlow Road. The entire trail stays in the forest and is within earshot of the highway.
- The MTB Project has more information on this trail here.
- Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
- Directions: Pioneer Bridle Trail #795.
- Flag Mountain Trailhead #766 via Google maps.
- Flag Mountain Trail offers a few excellent views of Mt. Hood. Dogwood and Rhododendron bloom abundantly here in June. This lower elevation trail is free of snow much of the year.
- From its northwestern end, this trail climbs steeply for almost ½ mile until it reaches the ridge. This section may be too steep for most bikers. Once on the ridge, the trail has a gentler grade, but still gains and loses elevation. For bikers, the trail is a narrower single track trail, and can be challenging on the ridge.
- To access the WEST end of the trail from Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 19.5 miles east of Sandy. Turn right on Forest Road 20 (0.4 mile east of milepost 44) and follow it to where it veers right/left and go left. Travel approximately 0.6 mile to Forest Road 20E, and turn left. Travel another 150 feet and park in the trailhead parking lot on your left. Cross the road to get to the trailhead.
- To access the EAST end of the trail from Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 22.4 miles east of Sandy to Forest Road 2632 (0.2 mile east of milepost 47). Turn right (south) and travel 0.7 mile and bear right onto Forest Road 2632-160. Follow Forest Road 2632-160 for 0.6 mile to a small, gravel parking area. The trailhead is on the right (north) side of the road.
- Kinzel Lake via Google maps. The use of ORV is recommend to access the lake. As for fishing the lake is subect to low water conditions.
- Kinzel Lake Campground via Google maps.
- Kinzel Lake Trail #665 Trail access is affected by recreational gate closure on Dec 1st – April 1st annually. Please see our Roads Table for current information.
- Devils Half Acre Campground-Barlow Pass Trailhead
- Pacific Crest Trail
- Devils Canyon Falls
- Cast Lake and Horseshoe Ridge Trailhead (North)
- West Zigzag / Cast Lake Trailhead
- West Zigzag / Cast Lake Trailhead
- West Zigzag Mountain Trail
- East Zig Zag Mountain Trail
- Zig Zag Falls: the directions to Zig Zag Falls is based on the recomendation of Google Maps. Check with others for the best rout into these areas.
- Devils Meadow Campsite
- Camp Creek Campground
- Camp Creek Loop Trail #754
- Pioneer Bridle Trailhead
- Flag Mountain Trailhead #766
- Flag Mountain Trail #766
- Clackamas Lake Historic House
- Crosstown Trail #755
- Dry Fir Trail #674A
- Eureka Peak Trail #671
- Frazier Turnaround Trailhead
- Glacier View Sno-Park/Trailhead- Enid Lake is not on the list of ODFW lakes walk in lakes stocked with trout, but that does not mean that the lake does not contain a population of fish species. However the lake looks shallow to me.
- Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Camera on Hwy 26 at Goverment Camp.
- Government Camp.
- Gov't Camp Summit Sno-Park
- Government Camp Highway Maintenance Sno-Park
- Hidden Lake is not on the list of ODFW lakes walk in lakes stocked with trout, but that does not mean that the lake does not contain a population of fish species.
- Headwaters Trail #522
- Jackpot Meadows Trail #492
- Little Crater Lake Campground
- Lucy's Trail #752
- Maggie's Trail #753
- Miller Trail #534
- Old 1916 Trail #537
- Salmon River Viewing Station
- Old Salmon River Trail #742A
- Old Salmon River Trailhead
- Old Salmon River Trailhead
- Pioneer Bridle Trail #795
- Road 19 Trail #775B
- Sandy River Trail #770
- Skiway Trail #755B
- Southshore Trail #529
- Still Creek Campground Directions
- Still Creek Campground
- Still Creek TrailheadStill Creek Trail #780
- Summit Lake Campground
- Summit Trail #691
- Timberline Lodge Directions
- Mount Hood Summit resources too numerous to list on Google Maps page. Be sure to scroll the page to aquire the information to fullful your needs. Learn to scale mountain peaks by Mountaineering with the Mazamas. They have a program for every skill level.
- Timberline Lodge (Major Interpretive Site)
- Timberline Bike Park
- Timberline to Town Trail #756
- Cooper Spur Ski and Tubing Area
- Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake)
- Kinzel Lake
- Kinzel Lake Trail #665
- Kinzel Lake Campground
- Tilly Jane Guard Station
- Timothy Lake Trail #528
- Trillium Lake Directions
- Trillium Lake Trailhead
- Trillium Lake Campground and Day Use Area
- Veda Lake Google Map
- Veda Lake Trail #673
- Wally's Tie Trail #755A
At 3600 feet the Glacier View Trailhead is a major mountain bike route. The trail descends most of its length to Tollgate Trailhead (1,800’). The first segment from Glacier View to the “tunnel” is mostly gentle climbing and is fairly wide. From the tunnel the trail climbs up to a mineshaft then descends more steeply to where it crosses US Hwy 26. Immediately after crossing US Hwy 26 stay right where the trail intersects the powerline trail which parallels the Pioneer Bridle trail to the south. Take the time to occasionally look up for power lines to make sure you are following the correct trail. This section also has a narrower trail width. From US Hwy 26 the grade becomes gentle but several areas of the trail section are very rocky. After crossing the Zigzag river, the trail returns to narrower single track trail. This popular trail is open to hikers, horses and mountain bikes so an awareness and consideration of other users is needed.
To access the eastern end of Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 from Portland, OR - travel 27.5 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26. Turn left (north) at the Forest Road 2600-522. The trailhead is on the east side of the parking area towards Government Camp (approximately 0.5 miles east of milepost 44). The trail leaves from the parking area.
To access the western end of Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 from Portland, OR - travel 19.9 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26. Turn right (south) 0.1 mile past Tollgate Campground approximately 0.9 miles east of milepost 44). The trailhead is on the east side of the parking area.
Devil’s Peak Lookout Devil’s Peak Lookout remains open to the public, but has been out of service for over 25 years. First come / first serve. Great vistas from the lookout and elsewhere on the butte.
Directions: Devil's Peak Lookout via Google maps or from Sandy, OR - take Highway 26 east about 30 miles to Rhododendron, OR. Turn right onto FR 2610/Still Creek Road. Follow this road for about 5 miles and the trail will be off to you right.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
This trail lies in the eastern end of the Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness. It travels between the lush river bottom of Salmon River and the dry ridge top of Hunchback Mountain.
This trail can be accessed from either end. The southern end begins at the junction with the Salmon River Trail #742 and the northern end begins at Kinzel Lake. A short spur trail ¼ mile south of Sherar Burn Road (Forest Road 2613) leads to Kinzel Lake and a small primitive campground with facilities including pit toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables. For a 14.5 mile loop, at the end of this trail, go right (northwest) at Salmon River Trail #742 for 5.6 miles to Green Canyon Campground. Find the trailhead for Green Canyon Way Trail #793A on the east side of the campground. Go east on Green Canyon Way Trail #793A for 3.2 miles to Hunchback Trail #793. Go right (southeast) at Hunchback Trail #793 for 3.6 miles to return to the Kinzel Lake trailhead.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
To access the southern end from Portland, OR - travel 17.3 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26. Turn right (south) at Salmon River Road and follow it 5 miles to the parking area. The trailhead for Salmon River Trail #742 is on the left (east) side of the road. Follow the Salmon River Trail #742 for 6.1 miles to its junction with the Kinzel Lake Trail.
To access the northern end from Portland, OR - travel 29.5 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26. Turn right (south) at Still Creek Campground Road (Forest Road 2650). Drive 1.1 miles and take the 2nd right onto E Chimney Rock Road. Travel 0.5 mile and continue onto Kinzel Lake/Sherar Burn Road (Forest Road 2613). Drive 9 miles to the end of Kinzel Lake Road (Forest Road 2613). Parking is at the end of the road. The trail starts at the south side of the road. Alert: Forest Road 2613 is a rough, narrow, one lane gravel road with turnouts. It is not recommended for trailers.
- Lower Hunchback Trailhead
- Salmon River Trailhead The Old Salmon River Trailhead is the first pullout beyond the Forest boundary. This trail is very kid-friendly. Only 1.9 miles long, it parallels the wild and scenic Salmon River. Although this trail is near the road, the constant sound of the river, as well as the old growth features of the forest, make this one of the most outstanding hikes on the Zigzag District. Provides access to: Old Salmon River Trail #742A.
- Cool Creek Trailhead
- Still Creek Trailhead
- Camp Creek Campground
- Ramona Falls Trailhead
- Bull Run Research Natural Area
- Lost Creek Campground
- Lost Lake Resort and Campground
- Skyline Trail Connector
- Lakeshore Trailhead and Northshore Viewpoint
- Lost Lake Boat Ramp
- Lost Creek Campground/Day Use
- Lost Lake Horse Camp
- Lost Lake Campground F Loop First Come First Serve Sites
- Old Growth Trailhead
- Lost Lake Organisation Camp 1, 2, 3.
- McNeil Campground
- McNeil Campground
- Paradise Park Trail
- Burnt lake trailhead is approached from either the Devils Meadow Campsite or the trailhead accessible from near to the Lost Creek Campground. Cutthroad trout are the species of interest in Burnt Lake.
- Cast Lake Trail Cutthroad trout are the species of interest in Cast Lake.
- Riley Horse Campground
- Cast Lake and Horseshoe Ridge Trailhead (North)
- Mazama Trailhead
- French's Dome
- Top Spur (McNeil Point) Trailhead
- Pacific Crest Trail Head
- Mcgee Creek Trailhead
- Alpine Campground
- Camp Creek Campground
- Clackamas Lake Campground
- Gone Creek (Timothy Lake) Campground
- Green Canyon Campground
- Hoodview (Timothy Lake) Campground
- Joe Graham Horse Camp
- Little Crater Lake Campground
- Meditation Point (Timothy Lake) Campground
- Meditation Point Trail #526
- North Arm (Timothy Lake) Campground
- Oak Fork (Timothy Lake) Campground
- Pine Point Campground
- Riley Horse Campground
- Still Creek Campground
- Summit Lake Campground
- The Cove (Timothy Lake) Day-Use
- Tollgate Campground/Day-Use
- Trillium Lake Campground and Day Use Area
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Riding & Camping
- Hunting
- Nature Viewing
- OHV Riding & Camping
- Outdoor Learning
- Picnicking
- Scenic Driving
- Water Activities
- Winter Sports
- Other Activities
To help create fisheries in Oregon's back country, off-road areas, ODFW Stocks 59 lakes in the North Willamette District every two years with brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. The current stocking were on June 21, 2019 and Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas of the High lakes stocking schedule for the North Willamette District.
Camping in one of our developed campgrounds is a wonderful way to enjoy the forest. For reservations visit recreation.gov. Visit Portland General Electric for reservations at Lake Harriet or Timothy Lake.
Hiking: There are roughly 1000 miles of trail on the Mt. Hood National Forest. Please observe rules and regulations, stay on designated trails, be alert and courteous, minimize your impact, and avoid muddy areas.
Hikers yield trail to equestrians, allow equestrians and bicyclists to pass, and resist the urge to cut switchbacks. Please Tread Lightly.
- Backpacking
- Day Hiking
- Trails on the ZigZag Ranger District by Elevation (.pdf)
- Trails on the ZigZag Ranger District by Distance (.pdf)
- Trails on the Clackamas Ranger District by Elevation (.pdf)
- Trails on the Clackamas Ranger District by Distance (.pdf)
- Pacific Crest Trail Information
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Mt. Hood National Forest provides three dynamic Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use areas:
La Dee OHV Area (7 miles south of Estacada),
McCubbin’s Gulch OHV Area (approx. 50 miles SE of Portland)
Rock Creek OHV Area (approx. 50 miles SE of Portland).
All riders are required to have a State of Oregon Safety Education card in their possession and a current state of Oregon permit, or state of reciprocity, decal on their OHV.
*OHVs that are not street legal are prohibited on Forest Service system roads outside of the three areas specified on the following page no matter what kind of surface a road might have: gravel, dirt or asphalt.
Know Before You Go:
- Check the status of your favorite trail or Call Before You Haul: (503) 668-1641
- State of Oregon Rules for OHV Use apply
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View the list of available Oregon Oregon Sno–Parks to find areas with backcountry or groomed Nordic skiing and snow-shoing as well as snow mobiling and sledding options.
Most of Oregon’s Sno–Parks are on U.S. Forest Service land. Oregon Sno-Park Land Managers provided the information on activities available at or near each Sno–Park for this brochure. For questions on the activities available or to obtain trail maps please contact the appropriate land manager. A list of Sno–Park land managers is included on page 16.
You must have a valid Sno-Park permit in your vehicle windshield when you park in designated winter recreation areas Nov. 1 through April 30. Oregon Sno-Park permits are available at DMV offices and other vendors.
Timberline Lodge via I 205 from the junction of I 5 and I 205 at Tualatin, OR 97062 to Clackamas. Follow I-205 N to OR-212 E in Clackamas. Take exit 12 from I-205 N. Exit onto US-26 E/Mt Hood Hwy in Boring from OR-212 E. Merge onto US-26 E/Mt Hood Hwy for 33.1 miles and turn onto Timberline Hwy. Continue on Timberline Hwy 5.5 miles to the Timberline Lodge and Ski Area at 27500 E Timberline Road, Government Camp, OR 97028
Mount Hood Meadows is one of the largest ski resorts in Oregon and the largest ski resort on Mount Hood. It is located about 67 miles east of Portland, and 35 miles from Hood River along Oregon Route 35. It has both Alpine and Nordic ski areas and offers night skiing, lessons and equipment rentals.
Mt. Hood Skiing & Snowboarding
When the snow starts to fall on Mt. Hood, snow enthusiasts eagerly await news of opening day at Skibowl, America’s Largest Night Ski Area and the closest ski resort to Portland, Oregon. Skibowl offers the best skiing in Oregon for more reasons than just one. Mt. Hood Runs
Skibowl provides snow riders with some of the best terrain in the Mt. Hood National Forest, featuring 34 fully lit runs, 65 runs total and a vertical drop of 1,500 feet. With the most Black Diamond runs of any resort in state and two fully lit terrain parks, Skibowl draws accomplished snow riders as well as beginners and intermediate riders out for a great time.
Check our calendar. We have a full slate of great winter events. Show up and sign up!
Oregon skiing and snowboarding fun starts at Skibowl, less than one hour east of Portland.
Mt. Hood Skibowl is an equal opportunity recreation provider operating
Timothy Lake is a popular recreation lake noted for it's scenery and views of Mt. Hood. An artificial lake, it has many developed campgrounds, and is one of a few lakes on the Mt. Hood National Forest that allows motorized boating. In addition for fishing for many different fish species, the lake is a popular site for boating, sailing and windsurfing. Trout are stocked in the lake several times a year.
- Size: 1,388 surface acres,
- Depth: 45' average depth, 80' maximum depth,
- Elevation: 3,227 feet.
- Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
- Barrier Free Access:
- Hiking:
- Driving Directions: Timothy Lake is approximately 78 miles southeast of Sandy off State Highway 26.
- Fish Species: Rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee and cutthroat trout
- Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
- Angling Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Campgrounds: Pine Point, Cove, Gone Creek, Hoodview, North Arm, Oak Fork, Meditation Point (hike or boat only)
The North Arm Campground is tucked away on the north shore of Timothy Lake, in the shadow of Oregon's Mt. Hood. The campground contains an improved boat launch and dock, parking, and water. Most of the 19 sites are available by first come, first serve with 7 sites on the reservation system; there are 4 hike-in sites. The campground offers fishing, swimming, and access to the popular Timothy Lake Trail.
This trail follows the north, south and west shores of Timothy Lake. There are great views of Timothy Lake and several views of Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson. There are several loop options from this trail.
This trail is most frequently accessed from the dam on the south side of Timothy Lake but, there are several points to start from. To access this trail the north end, from Little Crater Lake Campground, take Little Crater Lake Trail #500 west 0.3 mile to the Pacific Crest Trail #2000. Turn south on Pacific Crest Trail #2000 and follow it for 0.3 mile to the junction with Timothy Lake Trail #528. Turn right and follow Timothy Lake Trail along the east shore of the lake. After 3 miles the trail reaches Meditation Point. Meditation Point Trail #526 makes a nice side trip to the lake or a nice camping spot. Continue another 1.3 miles along Timothy Lake Trail to the dam and cross Oak Grove Fork Clackamas River. For the next 3 miles the trail travels along the south shore of Timothy Lake and finally joins the Pacific Crest Trail #2000. Hikers can make a 12.5 mile loop around the lake by going left on the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 for 3.5 miles before rejoining the Timothy Lake Trail #528 at the north end of Timothy Lake. Mountain Bikers are best off using the trailheads around Timothy Lake because bikes are not allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail #2000. Mountain bikers can make a 15.4 mile loop by combining Timothy Lake Trail #528 with Miller Trail #534, Headwaters Trail #522 and Old 1916 Trail #537. You must walk your bike north on the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 to the Old 1916 Trail #537.
Directions:
From Sandy, OR - travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Rd 42). Turn right on Skyline Road, travel south 9 miles. Turn right on FS Road 57, west 2+ miles, go over Timothy Lake Dam. Follow 58 north, past Forest Roads 5830, 5850 and 5860, to Forest Road 5890. Follow 5890 south to Forest Road 5890-012. Follow 5890-012 south to the campground.
Trail Description & Map (PDF File)
Middle Rock Lake is one of three small lakes in the Rock Lake Basin. These high elevation lakes are nestled in an old growth forest of noble firs. Access to the trailhead is on a narrow gravel road, and the hike to the lakes is somewhat strenuous. Access may be limited by early or late snowfall. High lakes are stocked by helicopter every other year. Current ODFW records show that the lake is stocked with RT-T, rainbow trout, triploid in addition to hold over cutthroat and rainbow trout from provious stockings? The lake is 15 surface acres in size with a depth of 8' average depth and a 34' maximum depth at an Elevation: 4,350'.
Middle Rock Lake via Google map GPS. 45°08'40.6"N 121°58'59.2"W
- Vehicle/Fishing Access: 4 X 4
- Barrier Free Access:
- Hiking: 1.2 miles
- Driving Directions: The Rock Lakes Basin consisting of Upper Rock Lake, Middle Rock Lake and Lower Middle Rock Lake is approximately 40 miles east of Estacada off State Highway 228 and Forest road 58.
- Directions to Trailhead: From Portland, travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.2 miles to Oak Grove Fork Road (Forest Road 57) (approximately at milepost 50). Turn left (east) on Oak Grove Fork Road and travel 7.4 miles to High Rock Road (Forest Road 58). Turn left (north) and travel 5.8 miles to Forest Road 4610. Turn left onto Forest Road 4610 and travel 1.2 miles to Forest Road 4610-240. Follow Forest Road 4610-240 for 4.4 miles to Frazier Turnaround and the trailhead.
- Trail Description: This trail begins at the end of Frazier Turnaround (4,600’) (Forest Road 4610-240) and ends at Grouse Point Trail #517 (4,760’). From Frazier Turnaround, the trail travels west through old growth trees for the first 0.5 mile. The trail passes spur trails to Middle Rock Lake, Upper Rock Lake and eventually Lower Rock Lake in the next 0.2 mile. For the next 1.3 miles the trail descends gradually after the Lower Rock Lake junction before climbing to Serene Lake. Follow the trail another 0.8 mile to the outlet of Serene Lake and a campsite on the west shore. The trail leaves Serene Lake after 0.1 mile and climbs to the ridge. Continue 0.7 mile to the intersection with Grouse Point Trail #517. To make a 10 mile round-trip loop, turn left on Grouse Point Trail #517 and follow it for 6.4 miles back to Frazier Turnaround.
- Fish Species are listed as Rainbow trout and brook trout, but Rock Lake Basin lake stocking records identify a much broader range of trout species species including cutthroat, and brook and rainbow trout tripolids?
- Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin
- Angling Season: Summer
- Campgrounds: Hideaway, approximately four miles south.
Upper Rock Lake is one of three small lakes in the Rock Lake Basin. These high elevation lakes are nestled in an old growth forest of noble firs. Access to the trailhead is on a narrow gravel road, and the hike to the lakes is somewhat strenuous. Access may be limited by early or late snowfall. High lakes are stocked by helicopter every other year. Current ODFW records show that the` lake is stocked with cutthroat trout. The lake is 3 surface acres in size with 22' maximum depth at an Elevation: 4,400'. Upper Rock Lake via Google map GPS. 45°08'32.3"N 121°59'06.8"W
Lower Rock Lake is one of three small lakes in the Rock Lake Basin. These high elevation lakes are nestled in an old growth forest of noble firs. Access to the trailhead is on a narrow gravel road, and the hike to the lakes is somewhat strenuous. Access may be limited by early or late snowfall. High lakes are stocked by helicopter every other year. Current ODFW records show that the lake is stocked with RT-BT, brook trout triploid. The lake is 9 surface acres in size maximum depth of 13' feet at an Elevation: 4,100'.
Directions:
From Estacada, OR - go approximately 24 miles southeast on OR Highway 224, 7 miles east on Forest Road 57, 3 miles north on FR 58, and 5 miles west on FR 5830.
Lower Rock Lake via Google map GPS. 45°09'08.9"N 121°58'48.6"W
Fish Creek Trailhead (Clackamas River Trail)
Shining Lake is a 12 acre lake located in the Roaring River Wilderness. The lake contains rainbow triplod trout and is stocked every two years by ODFW.
This trail is in the Roaring River Wilderness. This trail begins at Forest Road 4610-240 (4,680’) and ends at Shining Lake (3,920’). From Forest Road 4610-240, travel north-northwest on Indian Ridge. There are great views of Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams in the first mile. Continue along Indian Ridge for 3.6 miles to the junction with a spur trail heading to the old Indian Ridge fire lookout (0.4 mile). Take the right fork onto this trail (#510) and continue down the switchbacks 0.7 mile to Shining Lake.
Trail Description & Map (PDF File)
Directions:
From Portland, OR - travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.2 miles to Oak Grove Fork Road (Forest Road 57) (approximately at milepost 50).
Turn left (east) on Oak Grove Fork Road and travel 7.4 miles to High Rock Road (Forest Road 58). Turn left (north) and travel 5.8 miles to Forest Road 4610. Turn left onto Forest Road 4610 and travel 1.2 miles to Forest Road 4610-240.
Follow Forest Road 4610-240 for 4.4 miles to Frazier Turnaround and the trailhead.
Frazier Fork Campground is located off of Frazier Mountain Rd.
The campground is a single loop above the scenic high Cascade Hideaway Lake. The campsites are tucked under a heavy canopy of mixed conifers, including douglas fir and hemlock. Rhododendron and ample spacing provide excellent privacy. A very attractive, tranquil campground. Recreation activities include non-motorized boating, and fishing.
Hideaway Lake is a remote, high elevation lake accessible by four-wheel drive. It has crystal clear, blue green water, and is surrounded by dense Douglas fir forest. Hideaway Lake is used as a base camp to fish lakes in the surrounding area such as the Rock Lakes and Shellrock Lake. Size: 15 surface acres, Depth: 17' average depth, 30' maximum depth, Elevation: 4,120 feet.
Hideaway Lake via Google map GPS 45°07'18.2"N 121°58'03.9"W
Shellrock Lake is geographically adjacent to Hideaway Lake and the Rock Lakes Basin lakes. It is a relatively short, easy hike into the lake. Douglas fir forest dominates the shore line of this small, pristine, high elevation lake. Size: 17 acres, Depth: 7' average, 13' maximum, Elevation: 4,200 feet
- Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4
- Barrier Free Access:
- Hiking: 0.8 mile
- Driving Directions: Shellrock Lake is approximately 38 east of Estacada off State Highway 228 and Forest road 58. Directions To Hideaway Lake Campground and Shellrock Lake trailhead: From Estacada, OR - go approximately 24 miles southeast on OR 224 then 7 miles east on Forest Road 57 then 3 miles north on Forest Road 58, and 5 miles west on Forest Road 5830. The trailhead to Shellrock Lake is located on the rightside of Forest Road 5830 just past of the Hideway Lake loop road.
- Fish Species: ODFW records show that the lake is stocked with Brook trout triploids and cutthroat trout
- Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin
- Angling Season: Summer
- Campgrounds: Hideaway, approximately one half mile to the south.
Shellrock Lake via Google Maps GPS
Cigar Lake via Google maps GPS 44°48'08.9"N 121°48'47.5"W
Skyline Snopark via Google maps.
Oregon's Sno-Parks an Oregon Dept of Transportation list the the Sno-Parks.
Little Crater Lake via Googie maps. GPS Coordinates 45.1478°N 121.7477°W
Little Crater Lake photo and artidle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia is a spring-fed lake in the Mount Hood National Forest in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is named after Crater Lake, also in Oregon.
Geology: Little Crater Lake is considered an oddity, with earlier geologists theorizing it formed from a collapsed lava tube because of its steep and overhanging walls.[2] Later geologists believe it originated from a volcanic maar[3] or was created from block faulting.[4] Artesian water from an underground spring fills the resulting depression with water. The lake was named after Crater Lake, also in Oregon,[5] due to their shared blue waters.[6] The water in Little Crater Lake is a constant 34 °F. It is a shame that the photo of Little Crater Lake was taken on a cloudy day; otherewise the photo would have captured the beauty of the blue water
Little Crater Lake Trail #500 provides hiking access to the Gem of the Woods Little Crater Lake and Timothy Lake.
This trail carves through Little Crater Meadow, to Little Crater Lake, and then on to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. The first 800’ of this trail are barrier free to a viewing deck of Little Crater Lake. This trail carves through Little Crater Meadow, to Little Crater Lake, and then on to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Little Crater Lake is 45’ ft. deep and spring-fed from the bottom, and from Little Crater Creek. The lake was formed by dissolving limestone and is not of volcanic origin. It remains near 34 degrees Fahrenheit year round because of the properties of the aquifer that feed it. This trail also provides access to the many trails around Timothy Lake.
This trail is a flat, barrier-free trail from the trailhead to Little Crater Lake (0.15 mile). There is a viewing platform, bench, and information sign at Little Crater Lake. The trail continues 0.15 mile past the lake to the Pacific Crest Trail #2000.
Trail Description & Map (PDF File)
Rock Creek Reservoir is a relatively low elevation, eastern Cascade lake. It is in the Cascade Mountains rain shadow, and weather is usually drier than western Oregon. The lake is surrounded by young pine forests and low, rolling hills. A popular campground is located on the western shore. Rock Creek Reservoir is stocked with trout several times a year. Size: 88 acres, Depth: 12' average depth, 34' maximum depth, Elevation: 2,200'
- Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
- Barrier Free Access:
- Hiking
- Driving Directions: Rock Creek Reservoir is approximately 40 miles south of the Dalles off State Highway 197 and Forest Road 48.
- Fish Species: Rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass
- Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
- Angling Season: Spring, Summer
- Campgrounds: Rock Creek Reservoir.
Lost Lake is a stunning, mid-elevation lake noted for crystal blue water, towering old growth forests and dramatic views of Mt. Hood. A private resort and Forest Service campground provide amenities. The lake deepens fairly quickly to a maximum depth of 175', and the best fishing is found near the shore. A lovely, 2 1/2 mile trail circles the lake. Size: 231 acres, Depth: average depth 77', maximum depth 175', Elevation: 3,143'
- Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
- Barrier Free Access: Yes
- Hiking:
- Driving Directions: Lost Lake is approximately 30 miles southwest of Hood River off Forest Road 13.
- Fish Species: Rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon
- Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
- Angling Season: Summer
- Campgrounds:
Promontory Park
Promontory Park campground features a one-acre lake, Small Fry Lake, dedicated to children under 14 years old. It is an ideal location to teach children to fish, and is stocked with rainbow trout throughout the summer. In addition, it is adjacent to 350 acre North Fork Reservoir. Promontory Park also has restrooms, showers, picnic areas, a small store with boat and motor rentals, and boat dock/launching area.
- Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4
- Barrier Free Access:
- Hiking: 0.1 mile
- Driving Directions: Promontory Park is located 7 miles east of Estacada off State highway 224.
- Fish Species: Rainbow trout
- Fishing Methods: Spin, Bait
- Angling Season: Spring, Summer
- Campgrounds: Promontory Park Campground
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas. For more information about these lakes -- including the species stock, GPS coordinates and additional trail notes -- click here and Scroll down the table to view the GPS Coordinates for your lake of interest NORTH WILLAMETTE HIGH LKES BI-YEARLY STOCKING PROGRAM.
Anvil Lake Trail #724 From Portland, OR travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 25.3 to Forest Road 57. Take the left fork onto Forest Road 57 and follow it for 7.2 miles to Forest Road 58. Turn left (east) onto Forest Road 58 and travel 6.3 miles to Forest Road 5800-160.
This trail passes through the beautiful Black Wolf Meadows on the way to Anvil Lake. This trail begins at Forest Road 5800-160 (4,160’) and ends at Forest Road 5820 (3,960’) near Anvil Lake. There are a few wet spots along the trail. Wildflowers are plentiful and huckleberries are everywhere when in season. Fishing opportunity is good at the lake for rainbow and cutthroat trout. There is dispersed camping along the trail. Tread lightly in the meadow.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File). Google Maps GPS Location 45°08'14.6"N -121°51'24.7"W.
| Open Season: | June |
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| Closest Towns: | Estacada, OR |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Clackamas Ranger District, Estacada Ranger Station |
Averill Lake is one of the lakes located off of the main east-west thoroughfare of the Olallie area trail network including Timber Lake, Top Lake, Cigar Lake, Fork Lake, Sheep Lake, Wall Lake and Red Lake.
Big Slide Lake is located at Google maps GPS Location 44°53'21.9"N -122°05'08.1"W. The lake covers 4 acres in size with a maximum depth of 10 feet. The lake also contains brook trout triplods and is stocked every other year.
Big Slide Lake Trail #553: this trail is in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. This is a short trail from Dickey Creek Trail #553 down to Big Slide Lake.
This trail begins at Dickey Creek Trail #553 and ends at Big Slide Lake. From Trail #553 (4,340’), the trail drops down a steep hill to the north end of Big Slide Lake (4,260’). Use caution descending if carrying a heavy backpack. There are several campsites along the lake. There are several day hike options if camping at the lake including Schreiner Peak Trail #559 (to Lake Lenore), West Lake Way #556 and Welcome Lake Trail #554.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
Directions:
From Portland, OR - travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.6 miles to Clackamas River Hwy (Forest Road 46) (approximately at milepost 50). Take the right fork onto Clackamas River Hwy and travel 3.7 miles to Collowash Road (Forest Road 63). Travel 5.7 miles on Forest Road 63 and turn right onto Forest Road 6340. Travel approximately 2.8 miles on Forest Road 6340 to Forest Road 6340-140. Follow Forest Road 6340-140 1.6 miles to the trailhead parking area at the end of the road. Follow Dickey Creek Trail #553 approximately 5.5 miles to the beginning of this trail (#553A).
Bull of the Woods Wilderness is located 70 miles southeast of Portland and 65 miles east of Salem, the 36,731 acre Bull of the Woods Wilderness is relatively isolated. Steep ridges are deeply cut by a number of streams including the headwaters of the Collawash, Breitenbush, and Little North Santiam Rivers. The slopes of the numerous peaks are steep, with lower inclines ranging from 30 to 60 degrees and upper inclines from 60 to 90 degrees.
Vegetation changes from old-growth Douglas-fir/western hemlock to sparse sub-alpine forests. About a dozen lakes provide opportunities for fishing. The lakes are scattered throughout the Wilderness, accessible by trail but separated by high ridges.
At 5,523 feet, Bull of the Woods Peak marks the hub of a relatively challenging 75-mile trail system, with several longer or shorter loop opportunities. A historic fire lookout at the summit on Bull of the Woods Peak provides a view of the surrounding area on a clear day. Traveling through this area you may come across relics of past mining activity from as early as the 1880’s.
- Elevation Range: 2,400' to 5,700'
- Key access points: Trail and trailhead access information
- Link to Trail Description and Map
Directions:
Bull of the Woods Wilderness is about 2.5 hours southwest of Portland, OR via OR-224 and Forest Road 46 (Cascades Scenic Byway).
Trails that access Bull of the Woods Wilderness:
This trail enters the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. This is a popular day hike offering spectacular views of Mount Hood, the Three Sisters, Mount Jefferson and Three Fingered Jack. Visit the fire lookout at the south end of the trail for more outstanding views of the surrounding area.
The trail begins at Forest Road 6340 and ends at Mother Lode Trail #558. Beginning at Forest Road 6340 (4,540’), the trail climbs a few short switchbacks to a ridge where the trail levels. After 1.3 miles, the trail reaches the base of North Dickey peak (4,920’). The trail traverses the west side of the peak for 0.5 mile to the saddle between North Dickey Peak and South Dickey Peak. The trail leaves the saddle and continues to traverse the west side of South Dickey Peak for 0.8 mile to the junction with Dickey Lake Trail #549 (4,920). From the junction, the trail continues climbing up the ridge heading south. The trail is narrower and rockier from this junction to the trail’s end. There are several short spur trails to viewpoints along this section of the trail. 1 mile from the junction with #549, the trail reaches the Bull of the Woods fire lookout (5,520’). The trail goes downhill from the lookout and ends 0.6 miles later at the junction with Mother Lode Trail #558 and Welcome Lakes Trail #554 (5,200’).
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
Directions:
From Portland, OR - travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.6 miles to Clackamas River Hwy (Forest Road 46) (approximately at milepost 50).
Take the right fork onto Clackamas River Hwy and travel 3.7 miles to Collowash Road (Forest Road 63). Travel 5.7 miles on Forest Road 63 and turn right onto Forest Road 6340. Travel 7.8 miles on Forest Road 6340 and you will come to a fork in the road (6340 and 6341).
Take the left fork onto 6340 and follow it for approximately 1.5 miles to the trailhead parking area at the end of the road.
- Dickey Creek Trail #553
- Elk Lake Creek Trail #559
- Pansy Lake Trail #551
- Whetstone Trail #546- Access point to both Bull of the Woods and Opal Creek Wildernesses.
Southern access at Elk Lake:
Other trails within Bull of the Woods Wilderness:
- Big Slide Lake Trail #553A
- Dickey Lake Trail #549
- Mother Lode Trail #558
- Schreiner Peak Trail #555
- Twin Lakes Trail #573
- Welcome Lakes Trail #554
- West Lake Way #556
Map of 2009 Wilderness Additions
- Bull of the Woods Wilderness Additions (PDF File)
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General Notes:
Recreation opportunities:
The Pansy Lake Trail to the lookout tower travels about 1.2 easy miles to Pansy Lake before starting to climb. The Hot Springs Trail leads about 1.5 miles to Bagby Hot Springs, where you soak in one of the available tubs. (Camping is not allowed at Bagby Hotspings).
You can continue on the Hot Springs Trail for more than 13 miles across the middle of the Wilderness.
Twin Lakes and Elk Lake at the southern boundary are the most popular camping destinations and, as a result, are the most impacted.
Bull of the Woods Lookout
Upper Big Slide Lake is located near Big slide Lake at Google maps GPS Location 44.8865994 -122.0868222. The lake covers 1 acre in size with a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake contains brook trout triplods whick are stocked by ODFW every other year.
Brown Lake North or Brown Lake South
Brown Lake North: depart from Clackamas Hwy 224 in Estacada, OR 97023. Head southeast on OR-224 Hwy/NF-46 for 25.2 miles. Beware of Seasonal closure of road. The road may be restricted at specific times. Turn right onto Clackamas River Rd / NF-46 and follow for 21.6 miles. Turn left onto the unpaved NF-4690 road for 3.4 miles. Keep right onto NF-4691 road for 1.6 miles. Brown Lake North is approximately a mile north of the NF-4691. I was unable to find any reference to some of the lakes ODFW stocks. I have to imagine that Brown Lake South is the lake located south of Brown Lake North.
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Buck Lake is located west of Timothy Lake in the Mount Hood National Forest, and is accessible via Google maps GPS location 45°10'40.0"N 121°59'28.7"W. Buck Lake is stocked every other year with rainbow tripilod trout. The lake covers 9 acres in size with a maximum depth of 26 feet. The GPS Coordinates for Buck Lake are 45°06'39.1"N 121°52'19.1"W
This is a very kid-friendly hike to a quiet alpine lake. There are campsites at the lake. This trail begins at Buck Lake Road (Forest Road 5810-210) (3,820’) and ends at Buck Lake (4,080’). The trail climbs at a moderate grade to the west shore of Buck Lake.
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General Information at a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Trail cleaned 6/4/18 |
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| Reservations: | Not required |
| Fees | No fee |
| Permit Info: | Not required |
| Open Season: | May |
| Closest Towns: | Estacada, OR |
| Water: | Bring your own drinking water |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: | Not required |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Clackamas Ranger District, Estacada Ranger Station first come first serve,
pack it in & pack it out, bring your own water |
Directions: From Portland, OR - travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.2 miles to Oak Grove Fork Road (Forest Road 57) (approximately at milepost 50). Turn left (east) on Oak Grove Fork Road and travel 7.4 miles to High Rock Road (Forest Road 58). Turn left (northeast) on High Rock Road and travel 1.1 miles to Forest Road 5810. Turn right (east) on Forest Road 5810 and travel 4.9 miles to Forest Road 5810-210. Turn left (northwest) on Buck Lake Road (Forest Road 5810-210) and travel 0.5 mile to the marked trailhead at a pullout on the left (west) side of the road.
Burnt Lake via Google maps GPS location 45°21'04.6"N 121°48'08.5"W
Trail access is affected by recreational gate closure on Dec 1st – April 1st annually. Please see our Roads Table for current information.
This trail enters the Mt. Hood Wilderness on the west side of Mount Hood. This trail accesses Burnt Lake and Zigzag Mountain with views above treeline. The north side also has wonderful old cedar snags showing remnants of a wildfire that came through around 1900.
Starting from the north Burnt Lake trailhead, this trail begins at Forest Road 1825-109 (2,680’) and ends at Forest Road 2627-207 (3,320’). From Forest Road 1825-109, the trail climbs steadily up to Burnt Lake (4,120’). There is a nice loop trail around the lake accessing several campsites. From the lake the trail continues up a steep climb 0.6 mile and reaches Zigzag Ridge (4,720’). Soon after, the trail reaches Zigzag Mountain Trail #775. Turn right onto Zigzag Mountain Trail #775 and follow the ridge westward 0.3 miles until Burnt Lake Trail #772 drops over the south side of the ridge descending to Devil’s Meadow area. From Devil’s Meadow the trail follows an easier grade down an old roadway to West Zigzag trailhead at Forest Road 2627-207.
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Directions: North Burnt Lake trailhead:
From Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 17.5 miles east of Sandy to Zigzag. At Zigzag, approximately 0.4 mile past milepost 42, turn left (north) on Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18). After 4 miles, turn east at Forest Road 1825 and continue 0.6 miles. Turn right across a bridge and continue another 1.1 miles to a fork in the road. Stay right at the fork and continue a 0.7 mile past Lost Creek Campground to Forest Road 1825-109. Turn right onto Forest Road 1825-109 and travel 1 mile to the trailhead at the end of the road. (A Recreation Pass is required at North Burnt Lake trailhead)
South access to Burnt Lake Trail is from West Zigzag trailhead.
From Portland, follow US Hwy 26 for 20.2 miles east of Sandy and turn left (north), approximately 250 feet before milepost 46, at Zigzag Mountain Road (Forest Road 2627) . Follow this road for 4.3 miles to its end (the road eventually becomes Forest Road 2627-207). The trail begins 100 yards before the end of the road on the left (west) side of the road.
Cast Lake is a 7 acre lake with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Cutthroat trout are are the fish species of interest. Cast Lake via Google maps is 45.35079679 -121.8376142 Cast Lake Trailhead # 796
Clear Lake is a large, artificial irrigation lake. As such, in late summer lake levels may be too low for boat access. In spring and early summer it is a popular recreation site for camping, boating and fishing. It is easily accessible off Highway 26, a major two lane highway. Size: 557 acres, Depth: average depth is 26 feet, Elevation: 3,500 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions: Clear Lake is approximately 65 miles east of Sandy off State Highway 26 to Eagle Ceek or Estacada or via Hwy 20 or Hwy 22. See map for directions from Hwy 20 or Hwy 22 to the lake.
Fish Species: Rainbow trout, brook trout
Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season: Spring, Summer
Campgrounds: Clear Lake
This trail is best in late summer or early fall to avoid the bugs in the areas with standing water. This trail travels through mature forest with opportunities to see large game. This trail was originally known as the old Cot Creek trail.
The trail begins at Forest Road 5830 (4,360) and ends at Forest Road 5830-260 (3,840’). From Forest Road 5830, the trails heads southeast through Cottonwood Meadows. The trail reaches a small lake after 0.3 mile (4,200’). Continue southeast 0.4 mile to the north end of Cottonwood Lake covers 6 acres with a depth of 4 feet at an elevation of 4,040’. Cottonwood Lake is stocked with Tripaloid Rainbow Trout. The trail continues along the east shore of Cottonwood Lake and continues south 0.4 mile to Forest Road 5830-240 (4,000’). Follow Forest Road 5830-240 east for 0.2 mile. The trail leaves Forest Road 5830-240 and heads south. The trail follows several switchbacks and continues downhill for 0.8 mile to the end at Forest Road 5830-260 (3,840’). Cottonwood Lake Via Google GPS Location 45.1068194 -121.9614183
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Directions:
From Portland, OR - travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.2 miles to Oak Grove Fork Road (Forest Road 57) (approximately at milepost 50). Turn left (east) on Oak Grove Fork Road and travel 7.4 miles to High Rock Road (Forest Road 58). Follow High Rock Road for 3 miles and take the left fork onto Forest Road 5830. Follow Forest Road 5830 for 7.6 miles to the parking area on the right (west) side of the road, approximately 0.2 mile beyond Forest Road 5830-230 (also the Rimrock Trail #704 trailhead). No toilet facilities or water is available.
Cub Lake GPS location: 44°49'42.8"N 121°51'35.3"W to the north of NF-380. Cub Lake is a small lake covering only 2 acres but has a maximum depth of 12 feet. Cutthroat trout are the trout species of interest here.
David Lake GPS location:44.81164945 -121.8551047 southwest of Red Lake. David Lake is a small lake covering only 3 acres but has a maximum depth of 8 feet. Cutthroat trout are the trout species of interest here.
Dinger Lake GPS location:45.14585808 -121.843692. Dinger Lake covers 15 acres but has a maximum depth of only 4 feet. Cutthroat trout are the trout species of interest here.
Donna Lake GPS location:44.8070953 -121.8186907. Donna Lake is a small lake covering only 2 acers with a maximum depth of 8 feet. Tripolid Brook trout are the trout species of interest here.
Double Peaks Lake GPS location:44.80689032 -121.8331786. Double Peaks Lake covers 4 acres but has a maximum depth of 13 feet. Cutthroat trout are the trout species of interest here.
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L Lake is located south of the Lower Lake Campground and west of NF-4220 Cutthroat trout are the trout species of interest here.
Lower Lake at Lower Lake Campground:Located on Lower Lake in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area just west of the border with the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. The Lake covers 15 acres and a maximum depth of 73 feet and contains cutthroat trout. There are numerous small lakes in the area worth exploring. Recreational activities include hiking, fishing, and non-motorized boating. Lower Lake GPS Location:44°48'45.5"N 121°51'07.9"W
Directions: From Estacada OR - drive south on Highway 224 and travel 26 miles. The road becomes Forest Service road 46 for 20 miles. Turn east onto Forest Road 4690 amd drive 6 miles on pavement, then about 3 miles on gravel, to a junchtion with Forest Road 4220 at the junction to the resort turn off. The roads are closed in the winter.
Mirror Lake is a very popular lake located in the Mount Hood National Forest near Government Camp. ODFW stocks the lake every two years with rainbow trout. The lake also contains cutthroat trout.
Mirror Lake Trail #664 provides access to the
Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness.
A new parking lot and plaza area was finished in the fall of 2018 located immediately adjacent to Skibowl west along Hwy 26 near Government Camp. The plaza area includes vaulted toilets, picnic table, information kiosk, bike racks, and trash receptacle. The parking area contains two accessible parking spaces, and 49 regular parking spaces. The trailhead is located behind the restroom.
Mirror Lake Directions: From Portland, OR – travel 27.5 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 and turn right into the Skibowl West/Mirror Lake Trailhead parking area. From Government Camp: From the west end of the Government Camp Loop Rd. turn right (West) onto Hwy 26. Travel 0.4miles West on Hwy 26 to the Mirror Lake Trailhead Parking Area which will be on your left.
Red Lake is one of the lakes located off of the main east-west thoroughfare of the Olallie area trail network including Timber Lake, Top Lake, Cigar Lake, Fork Lake, Sheep Lake, Avrill Lake and Wall Lake. Red Lake is 6 covers 6 acres with a maximum depth of 7 feet. Red Lake contains Brook trout Triplods, and is located in the Mountain Hood National Forest at GPS Location: 44°48'45.5"N 121°51'07.9"W
This trail is the main east-west thoroughfare of the Olallie area trail network. There are several trails that can be accessed from this trail including Timber Lake Trail #733, Pacific Crest Trail #2000, Double Peaks Trail #735, Lodge Pole Trail #706 and Potato Butte Trail #719A. Most of the popular lakes in the area are found along this trail including Timber Lake, Top Lake, Cigar Lake, Fork Lake, Sheep Lake, Wall Lake, Averill Lake and Red Lake.
This trail begins at Forest Road 4220 (Skyline Road) near Olallie Lake and ends at Red Lake Road (3,640’) (Forest Road 4600-380), near Red Lake. From Forest Road 4220 (5,000) the trail heads southwest climbing moderately and passes through the Rock Lakes Basin in the first 0.5 mile. After a further 0.1 mile, the trail meets the Timber Lake Trail #733 on the left. The trail continues heading southwest from the junction and reaches Top Lake in 0.3 mile. The trail turns north at the end of the lake and travels up a steep climb for 0.3 mile to a four way junction with the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (5,280’). From the junction, the trail becomes rocky and rough and continues northwest 1.1 miles to the junction with Lodgepole Trail #706 (4,940’). Turn left (west) to stay on trail #719 and follow it for 0.3 mile, passing Fork Lake, to the junction with Potato Butte Trail #719A. For the next 2.3 miles, the trail travels through old growth forest and passes Sheep Lake, Wall Lake, Averill Lake and Red Lake and eventually reaches a powerline corridor. After crossing the corridor, the trail meets and follows a road for 250’ before intersection a second road (Forest Road 4600-076). The trail continues on the north side of Forest Road 4600-076 for 0.4 mile to its end at Red Lake Road (3,640’) (Forest Road 4600-380).
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
Directions:
From Portland, OR to the EAST end of the trail, travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.6 miles to Forest Road 46. Turn right on Forest Road 46 and travel 14.8 miles to Forest Road 42 (Skyline Road). Turn left onto Forest Road 42 and travel 4.3 miles to Forest Road 4220. Turn right (south) on Forest Road 4220 and travel approximately 12 miles to the trailhead on the west side of the road. From
Portland, OR to the WEST end of the trail, travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.6 miles to Forest Road 46. Take the right fork onto Forest Road 46 and travel 26.5 miles to Forest Road 380. Turn left onto 380 and travel 1 mile to the trailhead parking area on the left (east) side of the road.
Round Lake is 9 acre lake with a maxium dept of 23 feet located in the mount hood national forest. The lake contains naturally produced cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout.
This is a short easy trail to and around Round Lake and Round Lake Campground. This trail begins at (3,520’), travels 6350 to 6355 (3,600’) and travel 4 miles to Forest Road 6355, traivel for 2.5 miles to the parking area for the trailhead leading to dispersed camping surrounding the Round Lake. There are several campsites along the east end of Round Lake. The parking area will be on your right hand side and the Forest Service sign identifies it.
From Portland, OR - travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on Hwy 224 to Estacada and Hwy 224 for 26 1/4 miles becomes Forest Service Road 46. Continue on FS 46 for 27 miles to Forest Road 6350. Turn right onto Forest Road 6350 and travel 4.9 miles to Forest Road 6355. Take the left fork onto Forest Road 6355 and follow it for .3 miles to 6355-150 and take a left. Follow 6355-150 for .8 miles to a junction, take a sharp right onto the 220 spur and continue 2.1 miles to 6370. Turn right and follow 6370 3.5 miles to the trailhead on the right. Parking is near the old Round Lake Campground sign.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
This trail is the main east-west thoroughfare of the Olallie area trail network. There are several trails that can be accessed from this trail including Timber Lake Trail #733, Pacific Crest Trail #2000, Double Peaks Trail #735, Lodge Pole Trail #706 and Potato Butte Trail #719A. Most of the popular lakes in the area are found along this trail including Timber Lake, Top Lake, Cigar Lake, Fork Lake, Sheep Lake, Wall Lake, Averill Lake and Red Lake.
This trail begins at Forest Road 4220 (Skyline Road) near Olallie Lake and ends at Red Lake Road (3,640’) (Forest Road 4600-380), near Red Lake. From Forest Road 4220 (5,000) the trail heads southwest climbing moderately and passes through the Rock Lakes Basin in the first 0.5 mile. After a further 0.1 mile, the trail meets the Timber Lake Trail #733 on the left. The trail continues heading southwest from the junction and reaches Top Lake in 0.3 mile. The trail turns north at the end of the lake and travels up a steep climb for 0.3 mile to a four-way junction with the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (5,280’). From the junction, the trail becomes rocky and rough and continues northwest 1.1 miles to the junction with Lodgepole Trail #706 (4,940’). Turn left (west) to stay on trail #719 and follow it for 0.3 mile, passing Fork Lake, to the junction with Potato Butte Trail #719A. For the next 2.3 miles, the trail travels through old growth forest and passes Sheep Lake, Wall Lake, Averill Lake and Red Lake and eventually reaches a powerline corridor. After crossing the corridor, the trail meets and follows a road for 250’ before intersection a second road (Forest Road 4600-076). The trail continues on the north side of Forest Road 4600-076 for 0.4 mile to its end at Red Lake Road (3,640’) (Forest Road 4600-380).
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Trail Cleaned 7/6/18 |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Estacada, OR |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Clackamas Ranger District, Estacada Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:From Portland, OR to the EAST end of the trail, travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.6 miles to Forest Road 46. Turn right on Forest Road 46 and travel 14.8 miles to Forest Road 42 (Skyline Road). Turn left onto Forest Road 42 and travel 4.3 miles to Forest Road 4220. Turn right (south) on Forest Road 4220 and travel approximately 12 miles to the trailhead on the west side of the road. From Portland, OR to the WEST end of the trail, travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy. Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 30.6 miles to Forest Road 46. Take the right fork onto Forest Road 46 and travel 26.5 miles to Forest Road 380. Turn left onto 380 and travel 1 mile to the trailhead parking area on the left (east) side of the road.
Rimrock Lake via Google maps GPS 44°48'35.1"N 121°49'11.8"W
Suzi Lake is accessible via Google maps GPS location 45°10'40.0"N 121°59'28.7"W - Suzi Lake covers 2 acres with the maximum depth of 7 feet within the Roaring River Wilderness. Suzie Lake contains cutthroat trout.
Wind Lake via Google maps GPS 45°17'04.3"N 121°47'28.7"W
Ochoco Reservoir (Crook) The drainage basin for the reservoir consists mainly of forest land within the Ochoco National Forest. The lower portion of the basin is mostly private rangeland, as is most of the shoreline. On the north shore is Ochoco Lake State Park with a resort, marina, camping areas, and picnic grounds. Recreational use is heavy and good rainbow trout fishing has been available in recent years. However, Ochoco Reservoir has a long history of fishery problems. It was treated in 1968 to remove scrapfish, and treated again in 1973. By 1974 the reservoir was back in production after being restocked. It is open all year and fish are caught at any season. Ice fishing is also popular in the winter.
Ochoco Lake – Crook County Parks and Recreation District Operated by Crook County Parks and Recreation District, Ochoco Lake Campground is open seasonally from April 1 through approximately October 31 each year, depending on weather and the water level of the lake. Located just seven miles east of Prineville on Highway 26 (11700 NE Ochoco Hwy), Ochoco Lake Campground is situated right on the shores of Ochoco Lake.
Ochoco Creek (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) a 30-mile (48 km) tributary of the Crooked River. Ochoco Creek begins in the extreme southwestern corner of Wheeler County near its border with Crook County in the Ochoco National Forest. Entering Crook County, it flows southwest for about two-thirds of its course, roughly parallel to Forest Road 22 and U.S. Route 26 to the Crooked River near Prineville.[4][5]
According to ODFW Ochoco Creek is home to a thriving population of Redband trout up to 20 inches.
Marks Lake at 44.4660864 (latitude), -120.4272209 (longitude)
Bandit Springs Rest Area US-26 Rest Area
Ochoco Divide Sno-Park is located just off Highway 26 and just below Ochoco Summit. From the large parking area,
Snowmobile Trail (#1) heads east and links up with a network of snowmobile trails associated with Walton Lake Sno-Park. The parking area is surrounded by many large ponderosa pine trees that give it a secluded feel despite its close proximity to the highway.
Ochoco Divide Sno-Park is ideal for people who prefer to travel on relatively well-maintained roads in the winter and recreate in areas that are less crowded.
Ochoco Divide Campground is a convenient place to camp while traveling across scenic State Highway 26 by bicycle or car.
Resting at the top of the Ochoco Divide in a ponderosa pine forest and at an elevation of 4,700 ft., the campground is easy to access yet gives the high altitude forest feel.
Nearby recreational activities include birding, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, nature viewing and road biking.
Ochoco Divide Group Site is located within Ochoco Divide Campground.
View a map of Ochoco Divide Campground.
Cougar East Trailhead Description from the Friends of Cougar East Trail: This trail is located on the north-western side of the Ochoco National Forest and follows road #835 for 4.5 miles to Cougar Creek. After 1.5 miles the trail intersects road 550: continue north on the road for 300 yards and the Cougar Creek trail will resume on the left. After reaching the top of the butte the trail briefly cuts across a gravel pit along road 2730. The trail winds down an additional mile before reaching Cougar Creek.
Painted Hills Overlook -- The Painted Hills Unit is located about 9 miles northwest of the town of Mitchell, Oregon. Distinguished by varied stripes of red, tan, orange, and black, this area preserves a sequence of past climate change. The Painted Hills Unit also contains a diverse assemblage of leaf fossils aging 39-30 million years old called the Bridge Creek Flora, and a small outcropping of rock containing animal fossils from 30-27 million years ago.
Gateway to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument on Hwy 19 and the John Day River Basin.
Riverside Hiking Trail, 59491 US-26 and the South Fork of the John Day River.
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site - Think of Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site as an oasis. Its tall, willowy cottonwood trees provide shade and serenity. Each campsite is clothed with a variety of trees and other plants to give you that private, secluded feeling. The park borders the beautiful John Day River and is surrounded on all sides by some of Oregon's most pristine wilderness areas. You're as likely to have wildlife neighbors as human ones: the majestic Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer are frequent visitors. You can experience the thrill of seeing steelhead rush upriver to spawn. The park lies in the shadow of the Strawberry Mountain Range just a short drive away. Note to visitors: Mosquitoes are especially active during May-July. Please prepare accordingly!
US Forest Service, Malheur National Forest - - Google maps location
Unity Lake State Recreation Site The high desert surroundings of this park offer a unique experience to its guests. The fragrant smell of juniper lingers in the air and thrills the senses. The cool grass of the park is a vibrant contrast to the sagebrush and cheatgrass of the bordering lands. The Burnt River comes to rest behind the Unity Dam before continuing its path down the valley. Relax on the shores or enjoy water sports. There's a boat ramp to accommodate the water skier as well as the angler. A peacefulness will engulf you at Unity Lake State Recreation Area whatever you choose to do. Google Directions.
Unity Forest State Park - Unity Forest State Scenic Corridor is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Elk, mule deer, antelope, cougar, bobcat and black bear can be seen along this stretch. The forest is heavily treed with ponderosa pine.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Flagstaff Hill - Baker City, Oregon. This 23,000 square-foot interpretive center atop Flagstaff Hill overlooks nearly seven miles of well-preserved Oregon Trail ruts that extend across Virtue Flat southeast of Flagstaff Hill. This arid trail segment, where emigrants fought their way through shoulder-tall sagebrush, tested weary emigrants who had endured four or five difficult days ascending Burnt River. In places, several ruts run parallel, suggesting some teams pulled alongside or ahead of others in the push to reach the Powder River.
But travelers were also greeted with their first site of the Promised Land beyond. From atop Flagstaff Hill, the Blue Mountains beckoned in the distance, assuring emigrants that their long journey from the Missouri would soon end in the long awaited Willamette Valley.
The Bureau of Land Management operates the interpretive center. Living history programs, life-sized dioramas, an amphitheater, and an interpretive trail system support the center's theme of describing life along the trail.
- National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
- 22267 Oregon Highway 86, P.O. Box 987, Baker City, Oregon 97814-0987
Welcome to the Nyssa River Park located on the Snake River.
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