Cool Creek Trail #794
This trail is in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness and provides access to Devil’s Peak and Hunchback Ridge. Cool Creek Trail is primarily forested with a few breaks allowing views of Mt. Hood, particularly near the southern end of the trail. It's a very steep and challenging hike - grades of 25% are not uncommon.
This trail begins at Cool Creek Trailhead on Still Creek Road (Forest Road 2612) and ends 3 miles later at its junction with Hunchback Trail #793. The first two miles of the trail climb steeply and steadily while the last mile becomes slightly more moderate. This trail is more primitive than many other trails in the area. Once at the junction with Hunchback Trail #793, follow it south approximately 0.1 mile to the Devil’s Peak access. Hike 1.2 miles beyond Devil’s Peak on Hunchback Trail #793 to the Kinzel Lake Trail #665 trailhead.
Be alert for down limbs, debris, or winter damage.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
Despite the name, there are minimal water sources available along the trail.
Getting There
Directions
From Portland, OR - Follow US Hwy 26 19 miles east of Sandy and turn right (southeast), on Still Creek Road (Forest Road 2612). Follow Forest Road 2612 for 1.9 mile. The trailhead is located on the right soon after crossing Cool Creek (.4 mile after the pavement ends). Parking is on the road shoulder.
