Recreation area

Paradise Park Trailhead

Mt. Hood National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Paradise Park Trailhead accesses Paradise Park Trail and the west side of the Mount Hood Wilderness.  It offers an outstanding view of Mount Hood while passing through meadows known for outstanding wildflowers. Provides access to: Paradise Park Trail #778

Getting there

From Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 22 miles east of Sandy and turn left (north) at Kiwanis Camp Road (Forest Road 2639) (approximately 0.6 mile east of milepost 48). Travel 1.2 miles on Kiwanis Camp Road to Forest Road 2639-021. Turn left (north) onto Forest Road 2639-021 and park in the parking area near the end of the road.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.