Devils Tie Trail #767
This trail is within the Mount Hood Wilderness. Devil’s Tie Trail provides a couple of loop opportunities between the southern end of Burnt Lake Trail #772, Zigzag Mountain Trail #775 and West Zigzag Mt Trail #789. This trail also provides access to Cast Lake Trail #796.
The lower end of this trail starts at its junction with the southern segment of Burnt Lake Trail #772 and climbs steadily. The trail ends at its junction with Zigzag Mt Trail #775 after 0.3 miles of climbing. For an 8.4 mile, counterclockwise loop, start at the trailhead for West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789 and Burnt Lake Trail #772 at the end of Forest Road 2627-207. Go northeast on Burnt Lake Trail #772 for 2.4 miles to Devil’s Tie Trail #767. Go left (north) on Devil’s Tie Trail #767 for 0.3 mile to Zigzag Mountain Trail #775. Go left (west) Zigzag Mountain Trail #775 for 3.5 miles to the junction with West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789. Go left (south) on West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789 for 2.3 miles to return to the trailhead.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Be alert for down limbs, debris, or winter damage as trail may not have been cleared. |
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Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply |
Closest Towns: | Welches, OR |
Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Burnt Lake- North. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Zigzag Ranger District- Zigzag Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:To reach the NORTH end of the trail from Portland, OR - follow US Hwy 26 17.5 miles east of Sandy to the community of Zigzag. Turn left (north) at E Lolo Pass Road (Forest Road 18) and travel 4.2 miles. Turn right at Muddy Fork Road and travel 0.7 mile. Take the first right onto Muddy Fork Road (Forest Road 1825) Follow trail #773 Cast Creek from Riley campground to #775. (A valid Recreation Pass is required at Burnt Lake- North)
To reach the SOUTH end of the trail from Portland, OR - Follow US Hwy 26 20.9 miles east of Sandy and turn left (north) on Forest Road 2627 (Road 27), just before milepost 46. Follow Forest Road 2627 for 0.6 mile to the end of the pavement. Turn left at Zigzag Mountain Road (Forest Road 207) and travel 4.4 miles to the trailhead for south end of #772 Burnt Lake at the end of the road.
Activities
Day Hiking
The lower end of this trail starts at its junction with the southern segment of Burnt Lake Trail #772 and climbs steadily. The trail ends at its junction with Zigzag Mt Trail #775 after 0.3 miles of climbing. For an 8.4 mile, counterclockwise loop, start at the trailhead for West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789 and Burnt Lake Trail #772 at the end of Forest Road 2627-207.
Go northeast on Burnt Lake Trail #772 for 2.4 miles to Devil’s Tie Trail #767. Go left (north) on Devil’s Tie Trail #767 for 0.3 mile to Zigzag Mountain Trail #775. Go left (west) Zigzag Mountain Trail #775 for 3.5 miles to the junction with West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789. Go left (south) on West Zigzag Mountain Trail #789 for 2.3 miles to return to the trailhead.
General Info:
Directions