Near Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795C
The Hidden Lake trail in mostly second grown forest. Photo by Guy E. Meacham.
Near Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795C
The Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795C is accessible most of the winter.
Near Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795C
This is a great, short family hike that even toddlers can walk. And it is open most of the year.
Near Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795C
Little Zigzag Falls is a scenic destination for a kid-friendly hike. Photo courtesy of www.MtHoodTerritories.com

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Little Zigzag Falls Trail #795C

4.0 (2 Ratings)
This easy, delightful half-mile trail is kid friendly and accesses a scenic waterfall.
0.5
mi
Distance
220
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowers
Access Issues
This trail is open most of the year snow permitting. There is no designated trail beyond the waterfalls, although users have created one.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.49mi
Distance
220ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
3,356ft
High Point
3,132ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Little Zigzag Falls is a delightful, short excursion for children or those with limited mobility. Located at the end of Kiwanis Camp Road (Forest Road 19), the trail is a short half mile hike one way with a bench at the falls to rest and enjoy the scenic setting. The nearby Kiwanis Camp worked with the Forest Service to make the trail barrier free in summer of 2016 making it accessible to all. The area around the waterfall is near segments of the Barlow Road, (part of the Oregon Trail) and the trailhead parking area is located adjacent to an old bridge along what was once the Mt. Hood Highway, before it was relocated in the 1960's.

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Contributors
Kathleen Walker