regon’s Mt. Hood Territory contains over 1,000 miles of trails, and with that much land Odedicated to the amazing Pacific Northwest outdoors, there’s a path for every adventure. Whether you’re a family wanting a stroll through beautiful fields of wildflowers, or a dedicated hiking group craving a challenge in the steep hills of Mt. Hood National Forest, you’ll be sure to find a hike in Mt. Hood Territory that will have you snapping pictures, taking in breathtaking views and wondering, “Where to next?” This guide is a collection of 12 trails and hikes that range from a casual walk through urban parks to lengthy moderate and difficult rated hikes for the more ambitious. With so many to choose from, we hand-picked 12 options that feature the diverse landscape of Mt. Hood Territory, while being cognizant of issues of overuse on some of our more popular trails. So grab your sense of adventure (and a backpack while you’re at it), take a look at our hiking tips below and get ready to explore! Visit mthoodterritory.com to discover more about our region. cover photos (clockwise from left): Horseshoe Ridge, Pup Creek Burnt Lake Hike Falls, Wildwood Recreation Site Helpful Tips: pgs 2 - 9 pgs 12 - 25 PLAN AHEAD Hike early or on weekdays, don’t hike alone, let someone know your plans, check the weather. PREPARE Pack appropriately: sunscreen, light source, first aid kit, plenty of water, snacks/lunch and sunglasses. pgs 10 - 11 DRESS RIGHT Bring lots of layers for the ever- changing Oregon weather, shoes with good tread (refer to back page for county inset map) (hiking boots) and hat and rain gear (it is the Pacific Northwest after all!) main trail PACK IN/PACK OUT Pack extra bags for any alternative trails waste, dispose of waste properly and remember poop bags for your dogs. roads water RESPECT PLANTS AND WILDLIFE Stay on trail ADA trails picnic tables and let plants grow. Respect seasonal closures available and give trails time to regrow. public transport restrooms to site available seasonal fee trailhead “take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but may apply footprints, kill nothing but time” -unknown parking camping MAPLETON DRIVE L I A R T TO PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL ek D e N AIRPORT - 20 MILES Cr BEA VE A R L EAGLE SCOUT TRAIL TRA S k T IL I RA R ee I A r EEK L CR LOOP ERSID D V E C RI E R C L N A RO O Willamette HE I L O R P O A River on D RAIL um r T lli e ri K H E T T E R T R W R C A I A I L L I Y L L A TRAIL E M L K I TRIL LIU R E TRILLIUM L A I M U T R A T T T R E FER T TRAIL N N TRAIL R D E O F G T P O A O BALL FIELDS R F K k T e R e D A r I R L R C I V E E E N g D A T T n R U u A R I o H E ER L Y ON CR EEK LOOP T RAIL MARK LANE S y r a LAFAVE STREET M DIRECTIONS: From I-205 South, take exit 8 0 (mi) 0.2 for State Route 43 toward West Linn/Lake Oswego. Go north on Willamette Dr and turn right to enter the park. 0 (km) 0.2 Distance: 4.5mi / 7.3km of trails | Difficulty: Easy | Elevation: 300ft / 91m Mary S. Young Park Explore this if you like: Mary S. Young Park offers you a peaceful place to walk or — River views sit by the Willamette River. The mixed forest around the park — Dog-friendly areas periphery and along the river supports vibrant bird life, and the hike of- fers a stroll along the Willamette River shoreline of volcanic rock as well — Beavers as cobbled and sandy beaches. — Sports fields Dog-friendly park including off leash areas complete with fire hydrant — River beaches display art — Fishing ADA friendly paved trails located throughout the park Picnic friendly with lots of shaded space for a sunny day meal outside Suggested Walk: the Heron Creek Loop Trail provides the best opportunity to experience everything the park has to offer Suggested Season: year-round for more information, visit westlinnoregon.gov MARY S. YOUNG PARK 3 W I N CLARK D Walnut St. Road will dead-end at parkentrance. willdead-end at Road St. Walnut .2mi,righton After SunsetAve. Slight rightonto Dr. Falls Willamette thenrightonto Dr, Willamette on Left Oswego. Linn/Lake West 43toward Route DIRECTIONS: STREET S O R S K Y L I N TERRACE E From I-205 take exit 8 for State 8for exit I-205take From D R ALDER STREET I V E WAL C HIGH SCHOOL NUT STREET CAMASSIA PRESERVE A M WEST LINN SUNSET A WEST S SI A P V R A E E TE S R E R A S T N V W R E S E I E L L T L A O V O A E P M NU ET E MEMORIAL TE W I L L A FA M L E L T S H T IG E HW W AY il D la R 0 0 IV m E et te D R I V T AIRPORT -20MILES E E (mi) INTERNATIONAL R TO PORTLAND B O U R L R E M C i 0.2(km) V L v I O e T A U r R O G D R H L IA I N L BRIDGE OREGON CITY OREGON 0.2 DR IVE Distance: 1.4mi / 2.3km of trails | Difficulty: Easy | Elevation: 160ft / 49m Camassia Nature Preserve Explore this if you like: Camassia offers a rare view of the natural history of the — Bird watching Willamette Valley. The Valley’s mosaic of open prairies, — Spring wildflowers oak woodlands and savannas support a myriad of native plants and animals. The Preserve provides habitat for many well-known bird species — Seasonal butterflies including the wood duck, California quail, hairy woodpecker, western — Riparian areas bluebird and golden-crowned kinglet. Self-guided interpretive tour offered in the park for the highlighted loop Volunteer-led guided hikes available during spring and summer, teaching about the ecology of the preserve Dogs and other pets are not allowed because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife Suggested Season: year-round (April - May: peak wildflower season) for more information, visit westlinnoregon.gov CAMASSIA NATURE PRESERVE 5 TO PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL ek AIRPORT - 15 MILES re SE C VAR BOULE cott S ARK LO ount P OP M TA ET L T TR AR K T E BER L ED PAR R R AI C A T T L I S RAI L TALBER SE UMMIT S TR WEST AIL S E L I P A C R A R I R E D T K D G A E P O R O K L T AR R P A IL D R SE R E 9 P H 7 A T T R A H K M S E E W C S ILLINGHA OU L R A AIL T WN A R V LO T E OP F N D I A E U L E O D R L R I K E A R H R Y LOOP A T T RR P N A BE I E TA M N S N A OU R C M S E E S 9 THPR 8 AIRIE S LANE T SUMMER DIRECTIONS: From I-205 take exit 14 for H Sunnybrook Rd and head east. Take a right C 0 (mi) 0.2 HLAND O IG immediately onto SE 97th Ave, which curves U H R E onto SE Mather Rd. The main park entrance T S (km) is on the left. TriMet buses 155 and 156 also 0 0.2 run near different entrances to Mount Talbert. Distance: 4mi / 6.5km of trails | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Elevation: 750ft / 229m Mount Talbert Nature Park Explore this if you like: Mount Talbert is an urban forest oasis providing an escape — Shaded hikes from city life and is the largest in a string of extinct volcanoes — Trail running and lava domes that stretches across the east side of the region. Rising 750ft (229m) in elevation, this volcanic butte has been shaped for nearly — Bird watching 3 million years by fountains of lava, flood, fires and people. — Hiking close to town Home to deer, western gray squirrels, pileated and hairy woodpeckers, — Interpretive kiosks white-breasted nuthatches and western tanagers — Geocaching Dogs and other pets are not allowed because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife Suggested Walk: the Park Loop Trail offers the best opportunity to experience everything the park has to offer Suggested Season: year-round, but be cautious in rain or freezing temperatures for more information, visit oregonmetro.gov MOUNT TALBERT NATURE PARK 7 E E U U N N TO PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL E E V AIRPORT - 30 MILES V A A SE BOLLAM E DIRECTIONS: From I-205 south, take exit 14 for Sunnyside Rd L A and head east. Right on SE 172nd south to Rock Creek Blvd. G N Right on SE Rock Creek Blvd, right on SE 162nd. Trailhead is I T at dead-end of 162nd, across from Hood View Park. H G I N E S Creek HIDDEN FALLS ck Ro E IV R R D SE PIONEE E IV R D D BRIDGEBRIDGE N 2 6 1 0 (mi) 0.1 E S 0 (km) 0.1 Distance: 1.7mi / 2.7km of trails | Difficulty: Easy | Elevation: 265ft / 81m Hidden Falls Nature Park Explore this if you like: Explore this unexpected treasure nestled in a neighborhood.