Porter Ridge

Porter Ridge is a 6.1-mile gravel route through Clatsop State Forest. Starting near Nicolai Mountain, the trail winds north and descends from 1,752 feet to 663 feet. The route follows narrow, well-maintained gravel logging roads through a dense canopy of hemlock, spruce, and Douglas-fir. Rated 1 for technical difficulty, this route has no major obstacles and is passable for standard AWD and high-clearance vehicles. A small campground is located near the southern trailhead, and the route connects to the broader Nicolai Mountain OHV trail system.