Top Spur Trail #785
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. This half-mile access trail is a short, forested trail heavily used as an access route to the Timberline Trail #600 and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Be alert for down trees, debris, and hanging limbs due to windstorms. Trail cleared of logs as of 10/01/2020. |
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Permit Info: | Wilderness Permits are required between May 15 and October 15 annually. |
Restrictions: | Restrictions apply in Mount Hood Wilderness. |
Closest Towns: | Welches, OR |
Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Top Spur trailhead from May 1 through October 31. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Zigzag Ranger District: (503) 622-3191 |
General Information
Directions:From Sandy, OR - take US Hwy 26 east for 17.5 miles 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.