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Forest Creek Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Awesome views of Mt. Hood and Boulder Lake.
3.5
mi
Distance
1,245
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews
Access Issues
Multi-use trail

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.51mi
Distance
1,245ft
Elevation Gain
211ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
5,420ft
High Point
4,215ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Forest Creek is another great trail in the Boulder Lake area of Mt. Hood National Forest. Most often, folks do this as part of a loop with Hidden Meadows. One of the highlights of the route is the awesome cliff-edge view of Boulder Lake. Use Bonney Meadows campground to access the route.

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Contributors
Leslie Kehmeier