Recreation area

Top Spur Trailhead

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This trail accesses the west side of the Mount Hood Wilderness from the Lolo Pass Area.  Qualities of the trail itself include wildflowers in June and huckleberries in late August. It is heavily visited.  You can connect to the Timberline Trail which has outstanding views of Mt. Hood. Provides access to:  Top Spur Trail which enters Mt. Hood Wilderness. PICNIC TABLE, TOILET, INTERPERTIVE SIGN, GARBAGE CAN MAY15-OCT1 Capacity for around 10 medium sized vehicles   A steep, forested trail that is mainly an access route to the Timberline Trail and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000.  It is heavily visited.

Getting there

From Portland, OR - Take US Hwy 26 17.5 miles east of Sandy and turn left at E Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18) and travel 4 miles. Turn right at Forest Road 1825 and travel 0.7 mile. Continue straight onto Forest Road 1828 for 5.6 miles beyond turnoff to Riley Campground and Lost Creek Campground. Keep right at the fork and continue onto graveled Forest Road 1828-118. Drive 1.6 miles to the trailhead on your right.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING

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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.