Ramona Falls Hike, Mount Hood Wilderness, Oregon, OR
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www.outdoorproject.com MADE BY: Anzelina Coodey CONTRIBUTOR: Tyson Gillard LAST UPDATED: 08.10.16 © The Outdoor Project LLC NOTE: Content specified is from time of PDF creation. Please check website for up-to-date information or for changes. Maps are illustrative in nature and should be used for reference only. Ramona Falls Hike, Mount Hood Wilderness, Oregon, OR Adventure Description by Tyson Gillard | 06.12.12 The 120-foot Ramona Falls is tucked away on the western flanks of Mount Hood, and while the cascade is a remarkable destination by itself, the trail leading to the falls is equally delightful. You'll begin hiking along the open and sandy bed that flanks the Sandy River. The granular nature of the soil means that the river bed is home to a distinct blend of flora not typically found in the Mount Hood area, such as the many lodgepole pines, Oregon beaked moss, juniper haircap moss and broom moss. Once you've reached Ramona Falls, loop back on the trail’s northern section, where you'll gain a great appreciation for Ramona Creek. The trail follows the creek and adjacent cliffs downstream as it weaves through a forest of western hemlock, noble fir and western red cedar. If you are in the mood for something a little more challenging or you are looking for some good backpacking, continue on the Ramona Falls trail to Bald Mountain/McNeil Point, the scenic and secluded Yocum Ridge, or to the incredible wildflower haven of Paradise Park. Tyson Gillard | 06.12.12 Getting there (from Portland): From Portland, take I-84 E Take exit 16 for 238th Dr toward Wood Village Turn right onto NE 238th Dr Highlights Continue on NE 238th Dr, which turns into SE 242nd Dr/NE Hogan Dr DIFFICULTY: Moderate After roughly 3 miles turn left onto NE Burnside Rd/US-26 E TRAILHEAD ELEV.: 2,460 ft (750 m) After roughly 27 miles, just past Welches, turn left onto E NET ELEV. GAIN: 1,000 ft (305 m) Lolo Pass Rd/NF-18/Truman Rd After 4.2 miles turn right onto Muddy Fork Rd TOTAL DISTANCE: 6.90 mi (11.10 km) Take the first right onto NF-1825/Muddy Fork Rd (crossing TRAIL TYPE: There-and-back/Loop over the Sandy River) TRAIL USES: Hiking, Horseback riding allowed At the first fork in the road, continue to the left, following signs for Ramona Falls PREFERABLE SEASON(S): Summer, Fall At a second fork, veer left again and you will reach a large DOGS ALLOWED: Yes and open parking lot (Old Maid Sand Pit) CONGESTION: High CLOSEST METROPOLITAN AREA: Portland TIME TO GET THERE: 1:20 hours ROAD CONDITION: Gravel DAY-USE/PARKING PASS REQ'D: NW Forest Pass RK NORTH E PA A FALLS Beach One Mile Grid Distance Marker Distance Peak RADIS 1.0 mi. 30 min. MON Yocum Ridge PA RA TO ENLARGE Yocum Ridge Trail Timberline Trail Bald Mtn EL 1,392 Muddy Fork River 0.7 M 0.5 M 0.5 Horseback Riding Cliff Jumping Hot Springs Hot Wildlife Pacific Crest Trail 0.5 mi. 0.5 15 min. 8 min. 0.25 mi. 0.25 Pacific Crest Trail Crest Pacific Shelter Ramona Falls Trail Cabin Yurt Water Potable 0 0 in natureandshouldbeusedforreferenceonly. website forup-to-dateinformationorchanges.Mapsareillustrative NOTE: LAST UPDATED: MADE BY: www.outdoorproject.com Sandy River 1.7 M Content specifiedisfromtimeofPDFcreation.Pleasecheck AnzelinaCoodey 08.10.16 ©TheOutdoorProjectLLC LOLO PASS LOLO Campground Backcountry Campsite RV Campsite Showers 1.4 M TO 0.5 M 0.5 CONTRIBUTOR: MOUNT HOOD WILDERNESS BURNT LAKE TysonGillard TO Vista / Viewpoint Waterfall Boat Ramp Swimming 1.3 M 1.3 BRIDGE OUT Burnt Lake Trail Picnic Area Picnic Ranger Station Historic Landmark Picnic Shelter Picnic NF 111 NF Lost Creek OLD MAID FLAT Sandy River Trail River Sandy NF 109 NF Last Chance Mtn Last Chance Mtn EL 1,198 TO CAST LAKE TO Trailhead Parking Restrooms Toilet Vault Lost Creek Campground (x9) Campground Lost Creek OR NF 100 NF 1828 Cast Creek Trail Interpretive Trail Interpretive Trail (major) Trail (minor) Trail (unmaintained) Trail Paved Rd (major) Paved Rd (minor) (major) Rd Forest Forest Rd (minor) Featured Route Historic/Scenic Trail Muddy Fork Rd WILDERNESS MOUNT HOOD TO WELCHES TO Ramona Falls ENLARGE ENLARGE D OVERALL MAP OVERALL D OO H NT OU M SEE 35 NORTH P OO L OUTE Ramona Falls Ramona ENID LAKE Gas Station One Mile Grid DistanceMarker Peak TO R TO 4 mi. VIEW 120 min. CAMP EL 4,245 Slide Mtn ENLARGE GLACIER GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT Pacific Crest Trail Horse Camp Cli Jumping Cli Hot Springs Snowshoeing Burnt Lake Lost Creek 2 mi. 60 min. 1.0 M 3.2 M 3.2 NF 2639 NF Lady Creek Lady 1 mi. 30 min. 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DistanceMarker Peak 120 min. OO CG (x14) CG 3520 NF Sherwood TO L TO ER NF 3510 IV River Hood ENLARGE Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Nottingham CG (x21) Nottingham CG Cooper Spur Cold Spring Creek Spring Cold NF 670 NF TO HOODTO R Elk Mtn EL 5,608 Horseback Horseback Riding Cli Jumping Cli Hot Springs Skiing / Snowboarding South Fork South Tamanawas Falls Tamanawas Fork North W 2 mi. 60 min. NF 680 LK ADO E Creek ME Tilly Jane Jane Tilly Elk Meadows TH Elk Meadows SOUTH MAP NF 3512 1 mi. OOD 30 min. 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