Near Catherine Creek
Mount Hood from the lower Catherine Creek Trail
Near Catherine Creek
Gorgeous views.
Near Catherine Creek
A bull snake slithers across the trail.
Near Catherine Creek
At this point, the trail turns right onto the fire road.
Near Catherine Creek
Enjoy a pleasant Gorge view from Catherine Creek.

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Catherine Creek

3.8 (8 Ratings)
A short hike up through wildflowers to a view of the Gorge.
2.3
mi
Distance
760
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.33mi
Distance
760ft
Elevation Gain
760ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,026ft
High Point
266ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Pull over on the side of the road at the Catherine Creek Day Use Area and Trailhead and start the ascent right from the parking area. Hike up as high as you want (you'll be able to see the Spirit Quest Trail below you to the left [southwest] occasionally). We turned right near the top onto the Catherine Creek Trail - Atwood Road Connector and followed the Sunflower Hill Trail to Atwood Road and back through wildflowers down to the trailhead to make this into a loop.

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