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Big Muddy crossing.
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The notoriously unstable Sandy River flows through old mudflows from a Mt. Hood eruption in the late 1780s. The river can move a quarter mile in a large flood event, eating away parts of the Sandy River bank over time.
A sturdy bridge makes this stream crossing easy on the Ramona Falls Loop, PCT section. Photo by Ethan Douglass.
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Chris Chiacchierini
Jul 29, 2016 near Government Camp, OR
“Big Muddy crossing.”  

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Big Muddy crossing.
A sturdy bridge makes this stream crossing easy on the Ramona Falls Loop, PCT section. Photo by Ethan Douglass.
A seasonal bridge is no longer present on the volatile Sandy River, so hikers must cross on logs or wade across. Water levels are higher in afternoon. Photo by Ethan Douglass.
Some beautiful rock bluffs along the trail.
Visitors must use caution when crossing the Sandy River. If you choose to cross on down logs, ensure they are stable, and be careful of loose bark.
Sandy River, Oregon. Mt Hood National Forest. Ramona Falls Trail.
Beautiful rock bluff views along the trail.
The notoriously unstable Sandy River flows through old mudflows from a Mt. Hood eruption in the late 1780s. The river can move a quarter mile in a large flood event, eating away parts of the Sandy River bank over time.
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