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Alder Flat Trailhead

Trailhead for Alder Flat Trail #574. Parking area has space for 4-5 vehicles with limited overflow.

Be careful in burned areasWatch out for burned trees, eroded slopes, mudslides, missing trails, or possible flash floods.

Current Conditions
This site is within a burn area. Watch out for burned trees, eroded slopes, mudslides, missing trails, or possible flash floods.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

See Oregon fishing regulations for specific regulations about fishing in the Clackamas River. 

No fees are required for this site

Mt. Hood SO/ CRRD office

Address: 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: 971-333-4100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.0812

Longitude: -122.0546

Elevation

1,300 feet

Directions

From Estacada: Travel east on Hwy 224 ~25 miles- trailhead is on the left, shortly before Ripplebrook Store.

Parking

Parking area has space for 4-5 vehicles

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No restroom available

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated March 13, 2026