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Vista Ridge Trail #626

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 4.3 (4)
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  2. OR
  3. …Portland Metro and Mt. Hood
  4. Mt. Hood National Forest
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“A trail approaching the northern aspect of Mt. Hood. ”

Antonello N.
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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

5,663' 1,726 m

High

4,509' 1,374 m

Low

1,154' 352 m

Up

1' 0 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail is a steady climb to the northern aspect of Mt. Hood. There are lots of flowers, ripe huckleberries to taste (mid-August), and the route meanders through beautiful Silver Forest.

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Land Manager: USFS - Mt. Hood National Forest - Hood River Ranger District

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Antonello N.
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 4 votes

#9

in Mt. Hood National Forest

#11091

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Trail Rankings

#9

in Mt. Hood National Forest

#342

in Oregon

#11,091

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Silver forest.
Oct 12, 2017 near Governm…, OR
Silver forest.
Oct 12, 2017 near Governm…, OR
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Oct 12, 2017 near Governm…, OR

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Jun 1, 2021
Evan Griffiths
snow on access road, began hike 2.5 miles from TH. lots of down trees on trail. final 1.5 miles to Timberline trail all snow but firm. 11.5mi — 4h 30m
Aug 9, 2020
Matthew Harrison
Almost traced timberline trail — 12h 47m
Jul 27, 2018
Rick Ray
8mi

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