Umbrella Falls Trail spans from the Timberline Trail on the west end, to the Elk Meadows Trail and Sahalie Falls Trail #667C on the east end. Clear, calm, 70's . Photo by Al Case via Flickr CC2. This will take you to the Falls in about 4/10 of a mile. Some elevation so be ready for a bit of calves and thighs work. it to give the user a broad view of the wonders of the Mt Hood Meadow area. Wachlella Falls Wachlella Falls. Eliot Glacier via Cooper Spur Trail #600B and Tilly Jane Ski Trail #643. Beautiful hike, first part is mostly an incline but not terrible by any means. You don’t get a view of the second falls (just hear it mostly) & this map does seem to randomly end at a road that isn’t where you started. You'll return to this junction to complete the loop, but first keep straight, and at 2.0 miles, reach graceful Umbrella Falls. EASY 4.4 mi. Hood traverses one of the state’s largest ski areas. Bridal Veil Falls is 120 ft tall. Bikes, Horses and Hikers Take Buck Forest Road. Just look for the sign on the right side of our access road, about a 1/4 mile before our main parking lot gate. If you have the time, continue on the trail for an additional mile, climbing 700 feet up to Umbrella Falls, and then loop back around the north side of Hood River Meadows for a total of 3.2 miles. This page was last modified on 27 December 2019, at 22:31. From there it was only a short walk down to the falls. The trail passes over several bridges before arriving at the Umbrella Falls spur trail about one mile from the trailhead. You'll return to this junction to complete the loop, but first keep straight, and at 2.0 miles, reach graceful Umbrella Falls. Multnomah Falls is the tallest in Oregon at 611 ft. Wahclella Falls: 2 mile loop hike. Another trail is the Tamanawas Falls Trail which is a moderate out-and-back trail of 3.3 miles in length. There is a observation area above the falls, and you can continue on the trail to reach the base of the falls. Kids will have fun exploring the … This hike is actually several hikes in one. 4. I started with Yak Trax from the parking lot and quickly turned back for my snow shoes due to sinking before getting to the trail. Descend through huckleberries, and cross a creek on a footbridge. Perfect snow. Falls were awesome! 2. Couldn’t get to the falls on this day as there were a significant amount of bees and hornets in the overgrown part of the trail. No ice. Elk Meadows. Newton Creek, Timberline Trail, and Gnarl Ridge Trail Loop, Palmateer Point and Twin Lakes Trail Loop, Teacup Lake Lakeside Trail and Nordic Way, Timberline to White River Glacier Loop [CLOSED], Gunsight Butte via Gumjuwac, Badger Creek and Gunsight Trail, Timberline Trail: Timberline Lodge to Ramona Falls. The trail descends to Umbrella Falls and continued to Sahalie Falls. -In.4 miles, turn left onto the Umbrella Falls Trail, following signs for Umbrella Falls. Travel Oregon, 670 Hawthorne St, Suite 240 , Salem, OR, 97301, Phone: 800-547-7842. Conditions. Start. Although, the first half of the trail was an incline. Beautiful hike with gorgeous views of both the snowy mountaintop and meadows below. Turn left on the High Falls Loop and take an immediate right on High Falls Loop to the viewing area & picnic shelter. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. An unmarked trail leads left to a parking area for the Meadows Nordic Center. I live in Seattle but is always down to drive to hike new trails in Washington State. Hood Meadows ski area offers a display of wildflowers in July and August as well as a visit to two popular waterfalls, Umbrella and Sahale Falls. Bridal Veil Falls: 1.3 mile there and back hike. Since these trails are outside the Mt. Very few folks, stunning views is Mt. The trail was really beautiful and easy. Heading up trail (N), enter more Douglas fir forest, now decorated with bleeding heart and solomonseal. Umbrella Falls Trail spans from the Timberline Trail on the west end, to the Elk Meadows Trail and Sahalie Falls Trail #667C on the east end. 1.6mi: Option to go left onto Umbrella Falls Tr667, .4mi to the falls area. Hood National Forest. The route is described as an anticlockwise loop from the Elk Meadows Trailhead. A short scramble/off trail walk down to the old highway to see the full splendor of Sahalie falls is required though. Returning to the fork, you have a choice. nice hike. Easy 4.4-mile loop 800 feet elevation gain Open late June through October Use: hikers, bicycles, horses. (Foot traffic only) Continue on the multi-use trail to the viewing area and picnic shelter. GPS ended up taking me to the parking lot of a ski area. My best suggestion is to stop by the Forest Ranger station between Hood River and Mt Hood to pick up a trail map. Cross another ski run, and descend to another creek where groundsel, heliotrope, and false hellebore bloom. You also don’t get a great view of Sahalie. After camping overnight at Elk Meadows, we got an early start on the day and returned to the Hood River Meadows Trailhead where we ditched our packs. 2. It is a loop which travels 3.9 miles over a couple of bridges. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from June until September. I wasn’t sure if there’s a different access, but didn’t explore. Otherwise, go right and descend the ridgeline. Hike 0.3 miles through an open forest of silver fir, Douglas-fir, noble fir, Engelmann spruce and western white pine. Make an even steeper and sketchier descent to the old Mount Hood Highway to get another view of Sahale Falls from the road bridge; return to your car by hiking 0.8 miles along the road to pass Hood River Meadows and reach the trailhead. At about 1 mile of basically level hiking, you come to the junction of the Elk Meadows trail and the The Sahalie Falls Trail #667C combined with the Umbrella Falls makes a nice trail loop opportunity. NOTE: at the end, it drops you off on the street basically. Starting at Multnomah Falls will get you past the crowds first. August 5, 2013. Switchback on an old road bed, and then resume the trail, which here can be riddled with mountain beaver burrows. Be aware there is a $5 parking fee. Umbrella Falls Trail is a 6.3 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Umbrella Falls is located on a moderate 3.9 mile loop trail located near Parkdale, Oregon. It was awesome to be able to see two waterfalls on this hike (Umbrella Falls and Sahalie Falls). 4.6 miles. A few inches of snow on the ground and a bit icy in places. No snow at the time I went. The AllTrails loop isn’t really a loop so be aware. 9:30 a.m. Oregon Hikers Field Guide is built as a collaborative effort by its user community. Sahale Falls-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction, Sahale Falls-Sahale Falls Cutoff Trail Junction, Umbrella Falls Trail #667/Sahalie Falls Trail #667 (USFS), Family Hike to Umbrella Falls and Sahale Falls - July 9, 2014 (Edge Movement Arts), Sahalie Falls & Umbrella Falls Loop Trail #645/667/667C (Mt. Even if you manage to get passed them, the upper portion of the trail is covered in deep snow and requires snow shoes. Nearby Hiking Trails. Before heading up the steps and starting the loop section, check out the Lower Falls from both sides of the bridge; a picnic table can be found on the east side with a nice view of the falls. Hike. Such a gorgeous hike! Did the hike on a Friday at 4:30 and only saw two other people on the trail! The trailhead is located 0.2 miles below the gated entrance to the ski area and is marked with a sign. There were only a couple of cars left at the trailhead. 1. Umbrella Falls Loop Hike This is a trail log page. 5. This page has been accessed 155,626 times. 3. You'll get a view of Hood River Meadows spreading out below. Sustainable Travel. Best Fall/Winter Hikes in PNW I am a newbie hiker but I would love to know what your guys' favorite Fall/Winter trails are. Directions from Sandy: Travel east on Highway 26 to Highway 35. After seeing the full trail map I feel like I cheated a bit but either way this is a beautiful cascading falls. Umbrella Falls and Sahalie Falls is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. ⬢ Twin Falls (Trail of Ten Falls Loop, Marion County) #7 – 8.7 mi, 1300 ft, moderate, best in spring ⬡ Twister Falls (Hood River County) aka Crossover / Eagle Creek Falls, 0.5 miles past Tunnel Falls) ⬡ Umbrella Falls (Hood River County) – 4.6 mi RT, 820 ft, easy, summer and early fall ⬡ University Falls – 0.7 mi RT, 180 ft, easy Drop along the side of a draw, and then switchback. Hood. Beautiful hike - lots of beautiful flowers, views of Hood Meadow, and of course the waterfall. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is best used from June until September. The easiest is to drive to the base of Sahalie Falls along an old stretch of the highway then drive a short distance toward the Elk Meadows Ski Lodge and make a short and easy hike to Umbrella Falls. Meadows also has a series of summer roads that cut across the Timberline Trail and I have seen several people get mixed up there. Eagle Creek: 11.8 there and back hike. This family-friendly loop in the vicinity of Hood River Meadows on the slopes below the Mt. We ran into to two people and that’s when we were heading back towards the car. You should cross-check against other references before planning a hike. Hiked on 10/7. Please. This is a popular spot for wading and swimming in Casade Lake at the foot of the 12-ft. waterfall. Reach the Sahale Falls-Sahale Falls Cutoff Trail Junction signed for 'Sahalie Falls' [sic]. Cross one cross-country ski corridor and then another one. Hood Meadows Access road. More Trip Ideas. Umbrella falls is right next to the parking lot and is worth checking out and the Umbrella Falls Loop trail is a short but gorgeous stretch that will take you back to the timberline trail. The trail from Elk Meadows to Umbrella Falls is good. Bicycling. Umbrella Falls Sahalie Falls Timberline Trail Not open to public Parking lots closed Mt. Latourell Falls: 2.4 mile loop hike. Waterfalls were icy, but amazing! To reach the falls, travel on the trail about 1/4 mile northeast from the Mt. So go ahead, take a look around. The best time to hike this trail is between June and September. Kids will have fun exploring the slow, clear pool below the bridge. We did a hybrid of the two options resulting in a 2.0 mile hike. Once on the trail, it is mostly packed but I was glad to have my snow shoes for the sections that weren't. The Sahale Falls Trail continues through an area where berry gathering is reserved for Native Americans, crosses Meadows Creek, and reaches the Elk Meadows Trailhead. After viewing the falls, return to the main trail and continue east on Umbrella Falls Trail #667. Great hike! He loved it & was able to hike the whole way. We started this hike at 8 AM, hardly anyone on the trail. Awesome hike. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. There’s a huckleberry understory that invites plunder in late summer. You'll hear the rushing East Fork plunging down a narrow canyon to the right: A short spur leads to a view. Hood Wilderness, note that you'll be sharing the trails with mountain bikers. Latourell Falls is 249 ft tall. This is a difficult loop trail to Lamberson Butte in Mount Hood National Forest. 0d 2h 30m. Trail is not evident. Instead of a sheer drop, this fall features a cascade down steep rocks. There is a bathroom at the trailhead. Took our 3 year old. Normally I would but the trail is narrow. Trails are marked, but it is assumed that the hiker has a map. Cross a tributary of Meadow Creek at 1.1mi. A perfect option if you’re looking for something quick, moderately easy and very scenic. Sahalie Falls to Umbrella Falls CW Loop Elevation Profile Map DIFFICULT 7.4 mi. No need for snow shoes. Hood Elevation 1125 t. TRAILS STDM AIL LIFTS PAED D D D EEE M DE PARKING MAP LEGEND TOP OF STADIUM TRAIL Easy Distance - about 2.2 miles UMBRELLA FALLS LOOP TRAIL #667 Moderate Distance - 4.2 miles SAHALIE FALLS TRAIL #667C Easy Distance - 1.5 miles (one way) TIMBERLINE TRAIL #600 Hard … Easy to follow and Umbrella is a really cool waterfall. Reach the junction with the trail to Sahale Falls at the 1.7 mile mark. From Umbrella Falls, backtrack 0.3 miles to the Sahale Falls-Umbrella Falls Trail Junction, and make a right to cross a creek with a marsh and pond to your right. Hike miles will … Lost the trail a bit and walked on the run, but the all trails map was helpful and got us back on track. We hiked to Umbrella Falls which were lovely and the trail was not heavily traveled. Pass under a ski lift, getting a view up to Mount Hood, and then cross three small creeks, where you can look for Cascade frogs, blooming orchids, and monkey flower. Approaching Sahalie Falls from this trail, we didn’t get a good view of the falls. Multnomah Falls: 5.5 mile loop hike. DIFFICULT 6.1 mi. I will try again another time. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 5. Hooker Falls From the Hooker Falls parking area (adjacent to the river), take a short walk to the right to Hooker Falls. The 3.4 mile long Umbrella Falls Trail travels from the junction of the Timberline Trail, across the Mount hood Meadows access road, passing Umbrella Falls, onto its eastern endpoint at the junction of the Elk Meadow Trail near Hood River Meadows. This one is easy enough for the whole family to participate. We regretted not having a trail map as we could have made a nice loop to another falls. Reach the junction with the trail to Sahale Falls at the 1.7 mile mark. Hood Meadows Nordic Center Road (Forest Road 3545). Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 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