Boulder Ridge Trailhead-Wildwood
The BLM bridge over the creek used to access the trailhead washed away.
This trail accesses the west side of the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. Once on the ridge, views of the Salmon River Valley and Mt Hood are found. The Bureau of Land Management's Wildwood Recreation Site offers a variety of shorter interpretive trails for groups of diverse interest and abilities.
This trail starts at Wildwood Park and ends on a ridge top at the junction with Plaza Trail #783. The trail climbs steadily on a north facing forested slope. In 3.7 miles, the trail gains 2600 feet in elevation.
General Information
Bureau of Land Management Pass required at Wildwood Recreation area.
Getting There
Directions
From Portland, OR - follow US Hwy 26 15.2 miles east of Sandy and turn right (south) at Wildwood Mainline Road. Follow Wildwood Mainline Road to the BLM’s Wildwood Recreation Site and follow the signs 0.8 miles to the Wetlands Boardwalk Trail. The trailhead is shared with Cascade Streamwatch Trail and Wetlands Boardwalk Trail. Take the Wetland Boardwalk Trail, cross the Salmon River and Boulder Ridge Trail starts ½ mile from the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.