Near Ramona Falls Trail #797
Ramona Falls
Near Ramona Falls Trail #797
Ramona Falls Trail is one of the iconic destinations in Mt. Hood National Forest. Photo by Ethan Douglass.
Near Ramona Falls Trail #797
The wet side of Ramona Falls Loop is much cooler on a warm summer afternoon. Photo by Ethan Douglass.
Near Ramona Falls Trail #797
Ramona Falls
Near Ramona Falls Trail #797
The bridge below Ramona Falls offers easy passage over the creek underfoot. Ramona Falls Trail comprises the wet side of the Ramona Falls Loop, making it a great choice on a hot day. Photo by Ethan Douglass.

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Ramona Falls Trail #797

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Combine Ramona Falls Trail with the Sandy River Trail, the PCT and the Timberline Trail to do the Ramona Falls Loop.
1.7
mi
Distance
622
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowers
Access Issues
A Northwest Forest Pass or other valid pass are required to park at the Ramona Falls Trailhead.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.74mi
Distance
622ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
3,451ft
High Point
2,829ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
To hike the 1.8-mile Ramona Falls Trail #797 requires you to hike the Sandy River Trail #770 and PCT #2000 to get to it. The Ramona Falls Trail is the north part of the Ramona Falls Loop, a 7-mile round trip loop taking in the Sandy River canyon and the iconic Ramona Falls. The Ramona Falls Trail, is the wetter, cooler side of the loop. If it is blistering hot, you might consider going up and back on the Ramona Falls Trail rather than doing the Sandy River side of the trail loop.

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