Trail access is affected by recreational gate closure on Dec 1st – April 1st annually. Please see our Roads Table for current information.
The Veda Lake trail is a short 1.2 miles to the Lake. The trail climbs up from the trailhead, over the ridge, and then switchbacks down to the lake. The trail offers numerous viewpoints of the lake, Still Creek drainage and Mt. Hood. Swimming, fishing, picnicking and camping are all enjoyed at the lake.
From Portland, OR - follow US Hwy 26 for 29.5 miles east of Sandy. Turn right (south) on Still Creek Campground Road (Forest Road 2650) and drive through the campground for 1.1 miles. Turn right at E Chimney Rock Road and continue 0.5 mile to a four way junction. Continue straight onto Sherar Burn Road (Forest Road 2613) and travel 3.6 miles to the parking lot on the right (north) side of the road. The trailhead is located on the north side of the road across from the Dry Fir Trail 674A.
Activities
Bicycling
SHOW
Mountain Biking
Single track trail
Fishing
HIDE
Lake and Pond Fishing
Hiking
SHOW
Day Hiking
The trail is on the opposite side of the road from the camp and climbs to the ridgetop (beautiful view of Mt. Hood) before descending into Veda Lake. The Veda Lake trail is a short 1.2 miles to the Lake. The trail climbs up from the trailhead, over the ridge and then switchbacks down to the lake.
SHOW
HIDE
